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OF SEWARD,ALASKA by: Meszaros
RESOLUTION 2019-052
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA,ACCEPTING THE 2019 VOLUNTEER FIRE ASSISTANCE(VFA)
GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,667.50, AUTHORIZING MATCHING
FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF$266.75,AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS,the Seward Fire Department applied for and was awarded a 2019 Volunteer
Fire Assistance (VFA) grant from the Alaska Department of Natural Resources in the amount of
$2,667.50; and
WHEREAS,the City is required to provide a 10%cash match of$266.75 in local funds as a
condition of the grant. These funds have been identified within the current 2019 Fire Department
Volunteer budget; and
WHEREAS, the grant must be used for purchasing equipment identified in the grant
application. The equipment requested was firefighter helmets, chainsaw chaps, helmets with face
shields and hearing protection for chainsaw work, and a dry hydrant plug, the total cost for this
equipment is $2934.25; and
WHEREAS, 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 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 City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the 2019 Volunteer Fire
Assistance(VFA) Grant Agreement and to undertake the work authorized by the grant. The local
match has already been appropriated within the 2019 budget.
Section 2. The 2019 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant award in the amount of$2,667.50 is
hereby accepted and appropriated to the Volunteer Small tools account number 01000-1221-7217-
0022.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 13th
day of May, 2019.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2019-052
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
David Squires,May
AYES: Lane, Horn, McClure,Towsley, Seese, Osenga, Squires
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
rends J. Ballou, C
City Clerk
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RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approves Resolution 2019-052accepting and appropriating the 2019 Volunteer Fire
Assistance (VFA) grant in the amount of$ 2667.50 to 01000-1221-7217-0022 Fire Department Small Tools
and Equipment for purchase of firefighting equipment.
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