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A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTION NECESSARY IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY’S SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2020 STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (SAFER) GRANT AND, UPON APPROVAL OF THE SAFER GRANT, TO ACCEPT THE SAFER GRANT FUNDS AND ENTER INTO ANY SAFER GRANT PROGRAM AGREEMENT REQUIRED.
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PURPOSE: Approval to apply for, and if awarded commit to accept, the Safer Grant.
DEPARTMENT: Trotwood Fire and Rescue Department
CONTACT INFORMATION: Rick Haacke, Fire Chief
INFORMATION: The SAFER Grant would allow the City to move the Department toward a safer residential and commercial response, aligning with the NFPA 1710 standards.
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: This grant is fully funded for three (3) years, at which time the City of Trotwood will be able to fund the grant employees through staff attrition.
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend Approval