Submitted By
Fire Chief Tom Ebsen
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Authorizing the Submission of an Application with the Federal Emergency Management Agency for Assistance to Firefighters Grant for Replacing Self-Contained Breathing Units and Two Power Load Systems Including Cots in the Amount of $34,657.60
End
Overview
Overview
The purpose of this grant is to fund the replacement of the departments aging breathing apparatus (SCBA), and the purchase of two power load ambulance cots.
Body
Staff Recommendation
Approve the Motion.
Fiscal Impact
The total grant amount of $346,576. If the grant is approved Oak Park’s cost would be 10% matching funds of the federal share of the grant. The federal share of the grant is $315,070, therefore the Village’s matching share of 10% of the federal share is $31,506.
Grant funds will be used as follows:
SCBA replacement: $231,576
Two power load cots: $115,000
The Fire Department budgeted $21,875 in FY 19 to start replacing the SCBA and, if awarded, this amount will be applied to the VOP matching fund amount. The remaining funds for the Village’s matching share will be paid from the Foreign Fire fund. The Foreign Fire Board has approved funding to assist with the matching funds for the grant and will contribute $9,631.
Federal Share: $315,070
VOP Share: $31,506
FY 19 Budget: $21,875
FY19 Foreign Fire: $9,631
Background
Each year FEMA awards Assistance to Firefighter Grants (AFG) to Fire Departments to enhance the safety of firefighters and the public by providing financial assistance to eligible departments. We purchased our current SCBA equipment in 2006 with the assistance of an AFG grant, and based upon the age of that equipment we are now eligible to apply again. If successful this grant would replace 26 SCBA packs, 40 face pieces, and 52 air bottles. The purchase price without the grant would be $231,576. We are also submitting for two new ambulance power load cots. The power load cot utilizes electric, hydrolic power to minimize the risk of lifting injuries and allows for a safer patient transport. The purchase price for two power load cost is $115,000. The AFG grants begin to be awarded in late 2018, and the VOP will have the option to accept or deny the grant when awarded.
Alternatives
The fire department can set aside funds each year to incrementally replace the SCBA equipment
Previous Board Action
N/A
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
N/A
Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
N/A
Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
N/A
Performance Management (MAP) Alignment
N/A