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RESOLUTION 2023-044
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA,APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2023 VOLUNTEER
FIRE ASSISTANCE GRANT (VFA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,229.32 AND
AUTHORIZING A 10% MATCH OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$469.93, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Seward Fire Department applied for, and was awarded, a 2023
Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant from the Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
in the amount of$4,229.32; and
WHEREAS,the City of Seward is required to provide a minimum of 10%cash match
as a condition of the grant. Funding of$469.93 has been identified as the proposed match
amount within the current Fire Department Volunteer 2023 budget; and
WHEREAS, the grant must be used for purchasing equipment identified in the grant
application. The equipment requested was five 75 pound women's weighted training vest and
ten, 75 pound men's weighted training vests; and
WHEREAS, these purchases will help provide our firefighters with the physical
training equipment comparable to that of wearing a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
(SCBA) pack so they are familiar with the extra weight on a fire ground. This will help our
firefighters to be in better physical condition to fight fires as they protect the lives and property
of the citizens of Seward.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. The 2023 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant award in the amount of$4,229.32
is hereby accepted to grant revenue account no. 01000-1221-4251-0022 and appropriated to small
tools & equipment expense account no. 01000-1221-7217-0022. Matching funds of$469.93 are
included in the 2023 budget under small tools & equipment expense account no. 01000-1221-
7217-0022.
Section 2. This grant will be used for purchasing equipment identified in the grant
application. The requested is five 75 pound women's weighted training vest and ten 75 pound
men's weighted training vest.
Section 3.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this loth of
April, 2023.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-044
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Sue McClure, Mayor
AYES: Osenga, Calhoon, Wells, Barnwell, DeMoss, Finch, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Brenda J. Ball , C
City Clerk
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: April 10, 2023
To: City Council
Through: Janette Bower, City Manager
From: Clinton Crites, Fire Chief
Subject: Resolution 2023-044: Approving the Acceptance of the 2023 Volunteer Fire
Assistance Grant (VFA) In the Amount of $4,229.32 And Authorizing a 10%
Match of Funds in the amount of $469.93, And Appropriating Funds
Background and justification:
The Seward Fire Department applied for and has been awarded a 2023 Volunteer Fire Assistance
(VFA) grant from the Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $4,229.32. The City is
required to provide a minimum of 10% cash match as a condition of the grant. Funding of$469.93
has been identified as the proposed match amount within the current Fire Department Volunteer
2023 budget.
The total project value is $4,699.25. The grant funds must be used for purchasing equipment
identified in the grant application. This year items requested were 5, 751b V-Max Women's weighted
training vest and 10, 751b V-Max Men's weighted training vest. These purchases will be used to help
with physical agility training for our firefighters to be able to perform in top physical condition and
maximize stamina and health needed to protect the lives and property of the citizens of Seward,
and further fulfill the physical conditioning needed to perform the firefighting duties in a safe and
effective manner.
With the high cost of firefighting equipment, the Seward Fire Department continues to seek funding
for equipment. Applications for the US Forest Service grants are available annually, pending
legislative approval. The City of Seward is fortunate to have these grants to help the rural fire
departments and intend to apply whenever they are available.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: Volume 1, Page 19
Strategic Plan: Page 18
Other: 2023 Budget
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 4699.25
This legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of: $
✓ Creates expenditure in amount of: $ 469.93
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
139
❑ Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
✓ Budgeted Line item(s): 01000-1221-7217-0022
Not budgeted
Not applicable
Fund Balance Information
Affected Fund (✓):
x General SMIC Electric Wastewater
Boat Harbor Parking F1 Water Healthcare
Motor Pool Other
Note: amounts are unaudited
Fund Balance/Net position — restricted $ 2,608,220
Fund Balance/Net position — unrestricted/unassigned $ 6,873,540
Available Unrestricted Cash Balance: $ 9,582,031
Finance Director Signature:
Attorney Review
RxYes Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
xeApprove Res.
Other:
140