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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2020-050
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ACCEPTING THE 2020 STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC SAFETY (DPS) CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) GRANT IN
THE AMOUNT OF $5,709.47, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic entered the United States at the end of January
2020 and the first cases were confirmed in Alaska in March 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Fire Department runs under automatic aid when the Seward
Volunteer Ambulance Corp has medical calls; and
WHEREAS, over 75% of the emergency responses by Seward Volunteer Firefighters are
medical; and
WHEREAS, the health risks from COVID-19 far exceed the medical emergencies hat
we normally encounter since this virus causes a need for personal protective equipment (PPE)
beyond our normal use at considerable additional costs; and
' WHEREAS, after recognizing this need, Alaska's Department of Public Safety (DPS)
offered a reimbursement grant for which the Seward Fire Department applied and was awarded
$5,709.47.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The 2020 Department of Public Safety COVID-19 Grant Award in the amount
of $5,709.47 is hereby accepted and appropriated to the fire department's volunteer small tools
account01000-1221-7217.
Section 2. From the grant, $2,627.47 will reimburse the fire department for equipment
previously ordered, and the remaining $3,082.00 will be used to order equipment upon
acceptance of grant funds as stated in the grant application.
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
22nd day of June, 2020.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2020-050
THE CITY/OF SEWARD. ALASKA
Terry,
AYES:
Seese, Butts, Crites, Osenga, Baclaan, McClure, Terry
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ATTEST:
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: June 22, 2020
To: City Council
Through: City Manager, Scott MeszarOs
From: Fire Chief, Clinton Crites
Agenda Item: Acceptance of The State of Alaska Department of Public Safety (DPS)
COVID 19 Grant in the Amount of $5,709.47.
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Beginning in January 2020, the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis had begun around the world, and by
March, Alaska experienced positive cases of COVID 19. Emergency responders hurried to become
educated and prepare themselves to protect with better personal protective equipment (PPE). The
Seward Fire Department volunteer emergency responders are on automatic aid with Seward
Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Over 75% of the emergency response calls each year are for medical
events. As we worked to prepare and protect our responders, we incurred additional expenses for
equipment we had not previously needed to include in our budget. The State of Alaska Department
of Public Safety (DPS) recognized this enormous strain and, in April, offered a supplemental grant to
help offset these purchases.
The City of Seward Fire Department applied for this grant to reimburse our department for the
protective equipment we had already purchased and for the purchase of additional specialized
equipment that we could not afford.
We were recently awarded $5,709.47 in grant funds from the DPS. The acceptance of these funds
will reimburse the Seward Fire Department for $2,627.47 in funds already used. The additional
$3,082,00 will allow us to purchase equipment that we need and have not been able to acquire.
INTENT:
To accept the grant funds from DPS for the purpose of reimbursement of funds already spent on
personal protective equipment, and to allow future purchase of additional protective equipment.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Yes
No
N/A
Comprehensive Plan (document source here):
1.
2030 Vol 1- 2.2.9 Public Safety; support fire service by supporting
X
volunteers and equipment
Strategic Plan (document source here):
2
Promote a safe community
X
40
Other (list): Mission statement for the Seward Fire Department,
3.
"Dedicated to the protection of life and property through protection,
X
education and emergency response."
FISCAL NOTE:
The DPS COVID 19 Grant award in the amount of $5,709.47 will be appropriated to the Volunteer
grant revenue account 01000-1221-4252 to be expended out of the small tools & equipment account
01000-1221-7217.
Approved by Finance Department:
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No_ Not Applicable
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution 2020-050, Accepting The 2020 State of Alaska Department Of Public
Safety (DPS) Coronavirus (COVID-19) Grant In The Amount Of $5,709.47, And Appropriating
Funds.
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