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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2015-053
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ACCEPTING THE 2015 VOLUNTEER FIRE ASSISTANCE
GRANT(VFA)IN THE AMOUNT OF$6,170.10 AND AUTHORIZING THE
10% MATCHING FUNDS OF$685.50 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Seward Fire Department applied for and was awarded a Volunteer Fire
Assistance grant from the Alaska Department of Natural Resources in the amount of$6,170.10; and
WHEREAS,the city is required to provide a 10% percent cash match,which means the city
will spend $685.50 in local funds as a condition of the grant and these funds have been identified
within the current Fire Department 2015 budget; and
WHEREAS, the grant must be used for purchasing equipment identified in the grant
application(rolls of forestry hose,hand held weather stations,forestry nozzles and forestry helmets,
goggle and shrouds) for a total project value of$6,855.60; 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 needs 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 2015 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant award in the amount of$6,170.10 is
hereby accepted and appropriated along with the required cash match of$685.50 to the Volunteer
Small tools account number 01000-1221-7217-0022.
Section 2.The$6,855.60 purchase will consist of for firefighting rolls of forestry hose,hand
held weather stations,forestry nozzles and forestry helmets,goggle and shrouds as stated in the grant
application.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2015-053
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward,Alaska,this 8th day
of June 2015.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
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From: Fire Chief Edward Athey "
Agenda Item: 2015 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Award
BACKGROUND &JUSTIFICATION:
The Seward Fire Department applied for and has been awarded a Volunteer Fire Assistance(VFA)grant from
the Department of Natural Resources, in the amount of$6170.10. The City is required to provide a 10%
percent cash match in the amount of$685.50 in local funds as a condition of the grant. The total project value
is$6,855.60. The grant funds must be used for purchasing equipment identified in the grant application. This
year items will include rolls of forestry hose,hand held weather stations,forestry nozzles and forestry helmets,
goggle and shrouds. These purchases will continue providing our firefighters with the maximum protection and
interoperability needed to protect the lives and property of the citizens of Seward,and further fulfill equipment
needs identified in our mutual aid agreement with the Department of Natural Resources.
With the high cost of new wildland firefighting equipment, the Seward Fire Department continues to seek
specific funding for this equipment. The US Forest Service grants are available annually,pending legislative
approval. We are fortunate to have these grants to help the rural fire departments,and intend to apply as they
are available. Upgrading our equipment will be an ongoing process.
INTENT: Council accepts the Volunteer Fire Assistance grant and appropriate funds for the purchase of
firefighting and safety equipment.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
1. Comprehensive Plan (document source here): Volume 1-page 14 X
2. Strategic Plan(document source here):page 19 X
3. Other(list): 2015 Budget X
FISCAL NOTE:
The 2015 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant award in the amount of$ 6,170.10 will be appropriated to the
Volunteer Account 01000-1221 along with the required cash match of $685.50 to be expended for the
Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant project code of 01000-1221-7217-0022
Approved by Finance Department: Of �� -
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No Not Applicable___X
RECOMMENDATION: (1)
City Council approves Resolution 2015-® accepting and appropriating the Volunteer Fire Assistance(VFA)
grant in the amount of $6,170.10 to 01000-1221-7217 Fire Department Small Tools and Equipment for
purchase of wild land firefighting equipment.