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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2017-032
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ACCEPTING THE 2017 VOLUNTEER FIRE ASSISTANCE
GRANT (VFA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,367.46 AND AUTHORIZING THE
MATCHING FUNDS OF $2,000.00 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 $6,367.46; and
WHEREAS, the City is required to provide a cash match and will spend $2,000.00 in local
funds as a condition of the grant and these funds are included in the Fire Department Volunteer 2017
budget; and
WHEREAS, the grant must be used for purchasing equipment identified in the grant
application (LED headlamps, handheld spotlights, chainsaws, a circular saw, various electrical
adapters and one set of turnout gear) for a total project value of $8,367.46; and
WHEREAS, these purchases will 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 Alaska Department of Natural
Resources.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The 2017 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant award in the amount of $6,367.46 is
hereby accepted and appropriated along with the required cash match of $2,000.00 to the Volunteer
Small tools account number 01000-1221-7217-0022.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this 121h day of
June, 2017.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
can Bardarson, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2016-032
AYES:
Casagranda, Keil, McClure, Alterman, Bardarson
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Squires, Slater
ABSTAIN:
None
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: June 12, 2017
To: City Council
Through: Jim Hunt, City Manage
From: Edward Athey, Fire Chief
Agenda Item: Accepting 2017 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Award
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The Seward Fire Department applied for and has been awarded a 2017 Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA)
grant from the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry, in the amount of $6,367.46. The
City is required to provide a cash match in the amount of $2,000.00 in local funds as a condition of the
grant. The total project value is $8,367.46. The grant funds must be used for purchasing equipment
identified in the grant application. This year items will include LED headlamps, handheld spotlights,
chainsaws, a circular saw, a variety of electrical adapters and one set of turnout gear. 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. These USDA 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 ]-page 14
X
2.
Strategic Plan (document source here): page 19
X
3.
Other (list): 2017 Budget
X
FISCAL NOTE:
The 2017 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant award in the amount of $ 6,367.46 will be appropriated to the
Volunteer Account 01000-1221 along with the required cash match of $2,000.00 to be expended for the
Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant project code of 01000-1221-7217-0022.
Approved by Finance Department:
49
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approves Resolution 2017- 032 accepting and appropriating the Volunteer Fire Assistance (VF
A) grant in the amount of $ 6,367.46 to 01000-1221-7217-0022 Fire Department Small Tools and
Equipment for purchase of wild land firefighting equipment.