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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION-2008-063
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ACCEPTING THE 2008 VOLUNTEER FIRE ASSISTANCE
GRANT (VFA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,212, AUTHORIZING THE 10%
MATCHING FUNDS FROM THE EXISTING VOLUNTEER BUDGET, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, The Seward Fire Department applied for and was awarded a Volunteer Fire
Assistance (VFA) grant from the Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $5,212.00; and
WHEREAS, the City is required to provide a ten percent cash match, which means the City
will spend $521.20 in local funds as a condition of the grant and these funds have been identified
within the current Fire Department 2008 budget; and
WHEREAS, the grant must be used for purchasing equipment as identified in the grant
application (wild land fire fighting tools, hose and NOMEX fire pants and shirts); and
WHEREAS, these purchases will better equip the Seward Fire Department in continuing it's
goal of providing the firefighter's maximum protection and interoperability while protecting the lives
and property of the citizens of Seward, and to fulfill our commitment to the Department of Natural
Resources through our mutual aid agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The 2008 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant award in the amount of $5,212.00 is
hereby accepted and appropriated to the Volunteer account 101-1221-5460, and the City is
authorized to contribute the required cash match of $521.20.
Section 2. The purchase will consist of NOMEX wild land fire fighting shirts and pants, wild
land fire hose and adaptors and assorted tools for fire fighting as stated on the grant request.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this 14th day of
July, 2008.
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: July 14, 2008
To: City Manager, Phillip Oate~~i~~
From: David Squires, Fire Chief
Agenda Item: 2008 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Award
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The Seward Fire Department applied for and was awarded a Volunteer Fire Assistance {AFG) grant
from the Department of Natural Resources, in the amount of $5,212.00. The City is required to
provide a 10 percent cash match, in the amount of $ 521.20 in local funds as a condition of the grant.
The grant funds must be used for purchasing equipment identified in the grant application. This year
grant items will include NOMEX wild land fire fighting pants and shirts, wild land fire hose,
assorted wild land fire fighting tools and hose adaptors. These purchases will better equip the Seward
Fire Department in our continuing goal of providing maximum protection possible to the protection
of the lives and property of the citizens of Seward, and to fulfill our commitment to the Department
of Natural Resources through our mutual aid agreement.
With the high cost of new wildland fire fighting equipment, the Seward Fire Department continues to
seek funding for equipment. The US Forest Service grants are an annual grant, pending legislative
funding. We are fortunate to have these grants to help the rural fire departments, and intend to apply
as they are available.
Upgrading our equipment will be an ongoing process for many years to come.
INTENT:
The Seward Fire Department will purchase wild land fire fighting equipment for better
interoperability between our firefighters and forest service agencies.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Where applicable, this resolution is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter, Comprehensive
Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures.
FISCAL NOTE:
The 2008 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant award in the amount of $5,212.00 will be appropriated to
the Volunteer Account 101-1221 along with the required cash match of $521.20 to be expended for
the Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant r ' ect code of 1 O 1-1221-5460-0000.
Approved by Finance Department:
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RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approves Resolution 2008 ~O accepting and appropriating the Volunteer Fire Assistance
(VFA) grant in the amount of $ 5,212.00 to 1 O l -1221-5460 Fire Department Small Tools and
Equipment for purchase of wildland firefighting equipment.
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