HomeMy WebLinkAbout06749ORDINANCE NO. 6749
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING FEMA
GRANT AWARD NO. EMW- 2001 -FG- 07476, ASSITANCE TO
FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM, FOR ACQUISITION OF
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, TRANSFERRING
REQUIRED MATCHING FUNDS THEREFORE, AND
AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL TO
EXECUTE INSTRUMENTS ACCEPTING SAID GRANT.
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 9273 Council authorized a grant application to be
submitted on behalf of the City of Pueblo to the Federal Emergency Management Agency
( "FEMA ") under its Assistance to Firefighters Program for procurement of Personal Protective
Equipment; and
WHEREAS, FEMA has tendered a grant award No. EMW- 2001 -FG -07476 ( "the Grant
Award ") to the City in the amount of $46,293.00 for such purpose, and with a required City
funding match of $19,840.00; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The grant award, a true copy of which is attached hereto, having been approved as to
form by the City Attorney, is hereby approved and accepted.
4F.C'TION
City matching funds required under the terms of the Grant Award, in an amount not
exceeding $19,840.00, are hereby authorized to be transferred from the general fund reserve.
SECTION 3.
The President of the City Council is authorized to execute and deliver any instruments on
behalf of the City to effect acceptance of the Grant Award.
SECTION 4
This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon final passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: October 22, 2001
BY: Corinne Koehler
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ATTESTED BY:
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PASSED AND APPROVED: November 12, 2001
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Background Paper for Proposed
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DATE: OCTOBER 22, 2001
DEPARTMENT: FIRE DEPARTMENT -FIRE CHIEF GREG MILLER
TITLE
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING FEMA GRANT AWARD NO.
EMW- 2001 -FG- 07476, ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM, FOR
ACQUISITION OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, TRANSFERRING
REQUIRED MATCHING FUNDS THEREFORE, AND AUTHORIZING THE
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE INSTRUMENTS ACCEPTING
SAID GRANT.
ISSUE
The Fire Department has been awarded a grant in the amount of $66,133.00. The City of
Pueblo is obligated to a 70/30 match. The City contribution totals $19,840.00.
RECOMMENDATION
It is the recommendation of the Fire Chief that the grant award be accepted and the funds
be appropriated.
BACKGROUND
The Fire Department grant application was authorized by resolution #9273 on April 23,
2001. The grant is for the acquisition of fire fighting equipment and personal protective
equipment.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
A transfer of $19,840.00 from the general fund reserve.
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Washington, D.C. 20472
Mr. Greg Miller
City of Pueblo Fire Department
1551 Bonforte Blvd.
Pueblo, CO 81001 -1642
Re: Grant No. EMW- 2001 -FG -07476
Dear Mr. Miller:
Congratulations, your grant application submitted under FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters
Grant Program for Personal Protective Equipment has been approved. The approved project
costs amount to $66,133.00. The Federal share is $46,293.10 and your share of the costs is
$19,839.90.
Enclosed with this award letter, you will find FEMA's grant agreement articles. Please make
sure you read and understand the articles as they outline the terms and conditions related with
your grant award. Maintain a copy of these documents for your official files. You establish
acceptance of these grant agreement articles when you expend any of the grant funds available to
you. I want to call your attention to Article XI that refers to OMB Circular A -110, Part 43 and
good procurement practices. The Federal guidance states "All procurement transactions shall be
conducted in a manner to provide, to the maximum extent practical, open and free competition."
In general, getting two or more bids is seen as a good practice when making substantial
purchases.
Grant payments under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program are made on a reimbursable
or an immediate -needs basis. When you need a draw from your grant funds, fill out the attached
Request for Advance or Reimbursement (Standard Form 270) and send it to us at the address
listed below. In order to speed up the payment process, you also have the option of sending the
request via fax at 202 - 646 -3846. We will initiate the payment with the faxed copy but you must
also send us the original, signed copy at the address provided below. Each request for payment
must be made by using this form. If you have not already done so, please submit a signed I I99a,
Direct Deposit Sign -Up Form, to the address below.
Send all grant payment documents to:
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Financial & Acquisition Management Division
Grants Management Branch
500 C Street, SW, Room 350
Washington, DC 20472
Attn: Sylvia A. Carroll