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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2012 -039
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ACCEPTING THE 2012 VOLUNTEER FIRE ASSISTANCE (VFA)
GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,066.30 AND AUTHORIZING THE 10%
MATCHING FUNDS OF $1,206.63 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, The Seward Volunteer Fire Department applied for and was awarded a
Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grant from the Department of Natural Resources in the amount of
$12,066.30; and
WHEREAS, the City is required to provide a ten percent cash match, which means the City
will spend $1,206.63 in local funds as a condition of the grant, and these funds have been identified
within the 2012 Fire Department budget; and
WHEREAS, the grant must be used for purchasing equipment as identified in the grant
application (including: fire hose, positive pressure vent fan, 3 -way valved manifold, float -a -pump
and remote area lighting) for a total project value of $13,272.93; and
WHEREAS, these purchases will better equip the Fire Department to continue providing
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the firefighters with maximum protection and interoperability while protecting the lives and property
of the citizens of Seward, and will 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 2012 Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grant award in the amount of
$12,066.30 is hereby accepted and appropriated to Account No. 101 -1221 along with the required
cash match of $1,206.63. The Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant project will be coded to 101 -1221 -
5460 -0000.
Section 2. The $13,272.93 purchase will consist of: XL800 Double Jacket Fire Hose,
Positive Pressure Vent Fan, 3 -Way Valved Manifold, High Pressure Float -A -Pump and Pelican
Remote Area Lighting for firefighting, as stated on the grant request.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2012 -039
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PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 11`" day of
June, 2012.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
David Seaward, yor
AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Shafer, Casagranda, Terry, Seaward
NOES: None
ABSENT: Keil
ABSTAIN: None
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: June 11, 2012 e� �o
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Through: City Manager Jim Hunt q P
From: Fire Chief David Squires
Agenda Item: 2012 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Award
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The Seward Fire Department applied for and been awarded a Volunteer Fire Assistance (AFG) grant from the
Department of Natural Resources, in the amount of $12,066.30. The City is required to provide a 10 percent
cash match, in the amount of $ 1,206.63 in local funds as a condition of the grant. The total project value is
$13,272.93. The grant funds must be used for purchasing equipment identified in the grant application. This
year grant items will include fire hose, a positive pressure vent fan, 3 way valve manifold, float a pump and
remote lighting. 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 firefighting 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.
INTENT: Council accept the Volunteer Fire Assistance grant and appropriate funds for the purchase of
firefighting and safety equipment.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
1. Comprehensive Plan (document source here): Volume 1- page 14 X
2. Strategic Plan (document source here): page 19 X
3. Other (list): 2012 Budget X
FISCAL NOTE:
The 2012 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant award in the amount of $ 12,066.30 will be appropriated to the
Volunteer Account 101 -1221 along with the required cash match of $1,206.63 to be expended for the Volunteer
Fire Assistance Grant project code of 101 - 1221 -5460 -0000.
Approved by Finance Department: ,e
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION: !�
City Council approves Resolution 2012 - 0 accepting and appropriating the Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA)
grant in the amount of $ 12,066.30 to 101 - 1221 -5460 Fire Department Small Tools and Equipment for purchase
of wildland firefighting equipment.