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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2007-003
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ACCEPTING A 2006 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT
IN THE AMOUNT OF $71,250 WITH A 5 % MATCH IN THE AMOUNT OF
$3,750 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MODIFYING THE SEWARD FIRE
STATION WITH A VEHICLE EXHAUST CAPTURE AND REMOVAL
SYSTEM AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, in 2003 the Seward Fire Department began monitoring the level of vehicle
exhaust emission in the fire station; and
WHEREAS, this monitoring provided documented levels of CO to be 5 times higher than
the levels considered safe when vehicles are started with an average level of 150.42 PPM; and
WHEREAS, the need for a vehicle exhaust capture and removal system has been recognized,
but the expense for modification ofthe 43 year old fire station is high and was not a priority in past
budget appropriations; and
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WHEREAS, the Seward Fire Department, applied for and was awarded the 2006 Assistance
to Firefighters Grant in the amount of$71,250 with a match of$3,750; and
WHEREAS, the project funding may be insufficient for the total project, the Fire
Department and administration will endeavor to keep costs to the funds available in the 2007 budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The city manager is herby authorized to accept the 2006 Assistance to Firefighters
Grant in the amount of $71,250.00 for the purpose of installing an exhaust capture and removal
system.
Section 2. Matching funds in the amount of $3,750 are available in the fire department's
2007 budget from account 101-1220-5380, and are hereby appropriated from this account to the Fire
Department Grants account no. 851-8510-5920.
Section 3. Grant funds in the amount of$71,250 are accepted to grant revenues account no.
851-8510-4680-0100, and appropriated to buildings account no. 851-8510-5920 .
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this 8th day of
January, 2007.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2007-003
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THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Willard Dunham, Vice Mayor
AYES:
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ABSENT:
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: January 8, 2007
To: Marvin Yoder, Interim City Manager
From: David Squires, Fire Chief
Agenda Item: Accepting the Assistance to Firefighters Grant award
for the purchase and installation of a vehicle exhaust capture and removal
system
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The Seward Fire Department applied for and received a grant from the 2006 Assistance to
Firefighters Grant program in the amount of $71,250.00 with a 5% matching fund amount of
$3,750.00. The grant award is for the purchase and installation of a vehicle exhaust capture and
removal system for the 6 fire apparatus that are currently housed in the main Fire Station at 316
Fourth Avenue.
In 2003, a study was undertaken which monitored the carbon monoxide (CO) levels inside our
station, specifically when fire apparatus are started or moved. This study was a direct result of our
suspicions that we had a contaminated environment that was posing serious health risks to our
members, our employees and the general public. Documented records from the study confirmed the
presence of a contaminated environment by indicating that we have an average of 150.42 parts per
million (PPM) of CO in our station when vehicles are started or moved. This is five (5) times higher
than the nationally recognized Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) level of 35 PPM,
which is the level that the CO detectors in your homes and offices are set to alarm at. It has been
several years since our department identified the need for this project, but due to budget constraints
we have been unable to bring it to fruition. This vehicle exhaust capture and removal system is
desperately needed in order to comply with recognized National Fire Protection Association (NFPA),
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) standards and provide our volunteers, staff and visitors with a safe and
reduced contaminant environment.
Upgrading our 43 year old station is expensive and will require extensive modifications to make any
of the proposed vehicle exhaust capture and removal systems work. The current ceiling mounted
heating units will need to be moved, and there is limited space for this. Plumbing and electrical
systems will also have to move. Some systems require installation of a track and some systems
require hangers which may result in the necessity of extra support for these systems to be installed.
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The original grant request was for $92,173.00. The agency disallowed station modification in the
amount of $17,173.00. The Seward Fire Department recognized the matching funds needed if we
obtained this grant and have those funds allocated in our 2007 budget. This will be a major project
and after the RFP is let and responses are received, we will have a better idea if any additional funds
will be needed to complete this project within the time frame of one (1) year from award date.
INTENT: Accepting the 2006 Assistance to Firefighters Grant funds to initiate the identified project
of purchase and installation of a vehicle exhaust capture and removal system for the main Fire Station.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
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State Historic Preservation office - compliance in process
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Local historic preservation committee - compliance in process
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Compliance with NFPA, NIOSH and OSHA guidelines and standards.
FISCAL NOTE:
Grant funding in the amount of $71,250 is available from a 2006 Assistance to Firefighters Grant.
The 5% matching funds in the amount of $3,750.00 have been included in the 2007 Fire Department
budget #101-1220-5380, and the total amount of $75,000 will be appropriated to the Fire Hall grants
account no. 851-8510-5920.
Approved by Finance Department: ________________________
RECOMMENDATION:
Council to approve Resolution 2007- accepting the 2006 Assistance to Firefighter Grant funds in
the amount of $71,250.00, authorizing matching funds in the amount of $3,750, and appropriating the
total amount of $75,000 for the purchase of purchasing and installing a vehicle exhaust capture and
removal system.
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