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Home My WebLink AboutRes2021-039 CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2021-039 Sponsored by: Regis 111 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, ACCEPTING THE 2021 VOLUNTEER FIRE ASSISTANCE GRANT (VFA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,979 AND AUTHORIZING THE MATCHING FUNDS OF$1,131,AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS WHEREAS,the Seward Fire Department applied for,and was awarded,a 2021 Volunteer Fire Assistance grant from the Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in the amount of $4,979; and WHEREAS,the City of Seward is required to provide a minimum of 10%cash match as a condition of the grant. Funding of$1,131 has been identified as the proposed match amount within the current Fire Department Volunteer 2021 budget; and WHEREAS, the grant must be used for purchasing equipment identified in the grant application.The equipment requested was 600 feet of 1-inch forestry hose,4 fog nozzles,6 reducers and 2 Elkhart rapid attack monitors with a project total of$6,110; and WHEREAS, these purchases will continue providing our firefighters with the maximum protection and interoperability needed to protect the lives and property of the citizens of Seward,and further fulfill equipment requirements as identified in our mutual aid agreement with the Alaska Department of Natural Resources. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that: Section 1. The 2021 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant award in the amount of$4,979 is hereby accepted to grant revenue account no.01000-1221-4251-0022 and appropriated to small tools &equipment expense account no.01000-1221-7217-0022.Matching funds of$1,131 are included in the 2021 budget under small tools& equipment expense account no. 01000-1221-7217-0022. Section 2. This grant will be used for purchasing equipment identified in the grant application. The equipment requested is 600 feet of 1-inch forestry hose,4 fog nozzles, 6 reducers and 2 Elkhart rapid attach monitor packages with a project total of$6,110. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PAVED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska,this 12th day of April,2021. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2021-039 J TH CI F ARD,ALASKA Christy Terry, ayor AYES: Osenga, Casagranda, DeMoss, McClure, Terry NOES: None ABSENT: Seese, Baclaan ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: c M Brenda J. Ballou, MMC A c �. c City Clerk y c / (City Seal) �A OF SF� SEAL •=. • • t 'to. tp o t• ••, •••........... Council Agenda Statement Meeting Date: April 12, 2021 • To: City Council Through: Norm Regis, Acting City Manager From: Clinton Crites, Fire Chief Agenda Item: Accepting 2021 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Award (VFA Grant) BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: The Seward Fire Department applied for and has been awarded a 2021 Volunteer Fire Assistance(VFA)grant from the Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $4,979.00. The City is required to provide a minimum of 10%cash match as a condition of the grant.Funding of$1,131 has been identified as the proposed match amount within the current Fire Department Volunteer 2021 budget. The total project value is$6,110.00. The grant funds must be used for purchasing equipment identified in the grant application. This year, items requested are; 600 feet of I-inch forestry hose, four-1.75-inch combination fog nozzles, six reducers and two Elkhart rapid attack monitors. These purchases will continue to provide our firefighters with the maximum protection and interoperability needed to protect the lives and property of the citizens of Seward, and further fulfill equipment needs identified in our mutual aid agreement with the Department of Natural Resources. With the high cost of firefighting equipment, the Seward Fire Department continues to seek funding for equipment. Applications for the US Forest Service grants are available annually,pending legislative approval. The City of Seward is fortunate to have these grants to help the rural fire departments and intend to apply whenever they are available. INTENT: Council accepts the Volunteer Fire Assistance grant and appropriate funds for the purchase of firefighting and safety equipment. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No NIA E Comprehensive Plan (dociunent source Mere): Volume 1-page 14 X 2. Strategic Plan (document source here):page 19 X 3. Other(list): 2021 Budget X FISCAL NOTE: The 2021 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant award in the amount of$ 4,979.00 will be appropriated to the Volunteer department under small tools & equipment expense account no. 01000-1221-7217-0022. The required cash match of$1,131.00 is included in the 2021 budget and will be expended from the Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant project code of 0I 000-1221-7217-0022. Approved by Finance Department: &Lt ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X 76 RECOMAMNDATION: City Council approves Resolution 2021-039, accepting and appropriating the 2021 Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grant in the amount of$ 4,979.00 to 01000-1221-7217-0022 Fire Department Small Tools and Equipment for the purchase of firefighting equipment. 77 OF r Tye� THE STATE Department of Natural Resources °fALASIA Division. of Forestry -�_ 550 West Th Avenue. Suite 1450 GOVERNOR MIKE DUNLEAVY Anchorage,AK 99501-3561 OF.4 L A��P Main:907.269-8463 Fax:907-269-8931 March 10, 2021 Dear Volunteer Fire Department: Thank you for applying for the 2021 Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA)grants. Thirty-five (35)volunteer fire departments applied for a VFA grant requesting a total of$164,044.58 in assistance. Thirty-four(34) of the thirty- five (35)VFDs will receive some level of funding. A total of$159,026.50 was awarded. This letter is the official notification. The enclosed spreadsheet lists all applicants and amount requestedlamount awarded. If a fire department was awarded a grant, the amount awarded will be listed in the column titled "Amount Awarded". Some VFDs will not receive an award this year and one will receive a partial award. If a VFD did not receive any funding or will be receiving a partial award, please contact your respective DOF Fire Management Officer with any questions you may have. • Checks will be distributed electronically by association with the VFD's SOA vendor number and the SOA electronic payment agreement. Electronic disbursements are expected by May 2021. • To be eligible for a 2022 VFA grant, compliance documentation, such as copies of receipts for 2021 grant expenditures, must be submitted to your nearest Forestry office at the time of, or prior to, submitting a 2022 application. • Volunteer Fire Assistance is an award of Federal Financial Assistance with funding from the USDA Forest Service. Prime and sub recipients to this award are subject to OMB guidance in sub parts A through F of 2 CFR Part 200 as adapted and supplemented by the USDA in 2 CFR Part 400. Adaption by USDS of the OMB guidance in 2 CFR 400 gives regulatory effect to OMB guidance in 2 CFR 200 where full text may be found. • The brochure, Complying with Civil Rights, FS-850, can be found here: https://www.fs.usda.govllnternet/FSE_DOCUMENTSifseprd526908.pdf. • The OMB Circulars are available on the internet at www.ecfr.gov. If an application was not fully successful do not be discouraged and continue to apply every year by submitting a complete online application package by the deadline. Sincerely, Sarah Saarloos, Fire Staff Officer 78 2021 VFA Grant Awards Fire Department Amount Amount Division of Forestry Office Requested Awarded Delta Junction VFD $4 990.25 $4,972.27 Delta Area Office Rural Deltana VFD $4 972.50 $4 972.50 Delta Area Office Chena-Goldstream Fire & Rescue $5 000.00 $5 000.00 Fairbanks Area Office City of Anderson $4 998.63 $4 998.63 Fairbanks Area Office McKinle VFD $4 961.02 $4 961.02 Fairbanks Area Office Steese Area VFD $4,500.00 $4,500.00 Fairbanks Area Office Tri-Valley VFD $5 000.00 $5 000.00 Fairbanks Area Office Anchor Point Fire & Emergency $4,998.42 $4,998.42 Kenai Kodiak Area Office Medical Service Area Cooper Landing VFD $4,449.10 $4,449.10 Kenai Kodiak Area Office Fire Protection Area No. 1 (Bayside $4,500.00 $4,500.00 Kenai Kodiak Area Office Fire Station Homer VFD $4 998.50 $4 998.50 Kenai Kodiak Area Office Kachemak Emer . Services $4 986.01 $4 986.01 Kenai Kodiak Area Office Kenai FD $4,974.92 $4 974.92 Kenai Kodiak Area Office Lowell Point VFD $4 995.00 $4 995.00 Kenai Kodiak Area Office Nikiski FD $4 626.00 $4,626.00 Kenai Kodiak Area Office Ninilchik.Emergency Services $4 778.80 $4,778.80 Kenai Kodiak Area Office Seward FD $4 979.00 $4 979,00 Kenai Kodiak Area Office Womens Bay VFD $4 350.06 $4 350.06 Kenai Kodiak Area Office Butte FD $4 970.70 $4,970.70 Mat Su Area Caswell Lakes FSA#135 $4 988,39 $4 988.39 Mat Su Area Chickaloon Fire Service, Inc. $5,000.00 $0.00 Mat Su Area Houston FD $4,608.00 $4,608.00 Mat Su Area Palmer Fire and Rescue $4,875.00 $4,875.00 Mat Su Area Sutton VFD $3,224.00 $3 224.00 Mat Su Area Talkeetna VFD $5 000.00 $5 000.00 Mat Su Area West Lakes FD $4,885.65 $4,885.65 Mat Su Area Willow VFD $4,973.43 $4,973.43 Mat Su Area Whale Pass VFD $2 215.45 $2 215.45 Southeast Alaska Northwa VFD $4 625.00 $4,625.00 Tok Area Office Tok VFD $4,034.71 $4,034.71 Tok Area Office $5,000,00 $5,000.00 Valdez-Copper River Area Office 4 997.05 $4,997.05 Valdez-Copper River Area Office rea Office WGRANDOTAL $164 044.58 $159 026.6Q 79