HomeMy WebLinkAbout12218RESOLUTION NO. 12218
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN
APPLICATION TO THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AGENCY UNDER THE ASSISTANCE FOR
FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE PURPOSE
OF PURCHASING A NEW AIR COMPRESSOR FOR THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo supports the acquisition of an air compressor to
facilitate the safe and efficient operation by the Pueblo Fire Department, and authorizes
the grant application to the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The City Council hereby approves and authorizes submission of the grant
application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to
Firefighters Grant Program, a copy of which is attached hereto, for the purchase of a
new air compressor. The President of the City Council is authorized to execute and
submit the grant application in the name of the City.
SECTION 2.
This Resolution shall become effective upon final passage and approval.
INTRODUCED August 22, 2011
BY: Vera Ortegon
COUNCILPERSON
Background Paper for Proposed
RESOLUTION
AGENDA ITEM # M-9
DATE: August 22, 2011
DEPARTMENT: CHRISTOPHER RILEY, FIRE CHIEF
TITLE
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR A GRANT
TO THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY UNDER THE
ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PURCHASING A NEW AIR COMPRESSOR FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
ISSUE
Should City Council approve an application to the Federal Emergency Management
Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program?
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the Resolution
BACKGROUND
The Fire Department currently has one main air compressor that is used to fill SCBA’s
(Self Contained Breathing Apparatus). These SCBA’s are used on a daily basis by
firefighters in training, fires, and other hazardous incidents. The air compressor is a
specialized compressor that is able to fill these SCBA’s. The current air compressor is
over 15 years old and the cost of repairs and maintenance is starting to exceed the
value of the compressor. This grant would allow for the purchase of a brand new air
compressor. This air compressor is vital to the day-to-day operations of the fire
department.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The grant requires 20% matching funds. Based on the anticipated grant award amount
of $60,000, the match would be $12,000 from the City for a total amount of $72,000. If
the grant is awarded, the acceptance and appropriation of funds will be presented to
City Council for approval consideration by separate ordinance.