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Brentwood City Commission Agenda

Meeting Date:	10/28/2019
Endorsing Grant Application to FEMA for Vehicle Exhaust Removal System For the Brentwood Safety Center East
Submitted by:	David Windrow, Fire & Rescue
Department:	Fire & Rescue

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Subject

Resolution 2019-99 - Endorsing a grant application with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Fire Operations and Fire Fighter Safety Grant Program for a vehicle exhaust removal system for the Fire and Rescue Department to be installed at the Safety Center East.

Background

The Fire and Rescue Department has been successful in receiving FEMA FIRE ACT grants over the past fifteen years. The Department has received a total of $425,000 in training and equipment funding, with a cost to the City of $40,871. Congress has authorized $286 million for the Assistance to Fire Fighters grant program for Federal FY 2019. The staff is requesting authorization to submit a new grant application under the “Fire Operations and Firefighter Safety" category for the purchase of Vehicle Exhaust Removal System for the Safety Center East.

The Safety Center East opened in 2002. The exhaust removal system was value engineered and has never worked properly. It needs to be replaced. A new system will allow for the removal of diesel and vehicle exhaust in accordance with NFPA 1500 Chapter 9.1.6. Our budget estimate to complete this project is $62,000. The cost to the City will be $6,200. This facility modification will enhance employee safety and lower long-term station maintenance costs.

We will be asking for funding in the FY 2021 Fire and Rescue Department budget to meet the 10% local match should we be successful in our grant application. Notification of acceptance or rejection of the grant should occur in late September 2020. Please contact the Fire and Rescue Chief if you have any questions.

Staff Recommendation

The staff recommends approval of the accompanying resolution endorsing the grant application.

Fiscal Impact

Amount :	6,200
Source of Funds:	Fire & Rescue Budget
Account Number:	110-42200-83530

Fiscal Impact:

Sufficient funds for the City's matching share of this grant are available in the proposed Fire and Rescue Department's FY 2021 operating budget.

Attachments
Resolution 2019-99
Plymovent
Signed Resolution