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Meeting Date:	10/22/2018
AFG Grant Application- Training
Submitted for:	Araceli Perez	Submitted By:	Araceli Perez
Department:	Fire Suppression & EMS Services

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Economic Development Department to develop and submit a U.S. Department of Homeland Security, FY 2018 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for up to $50,000.00, for department personnel training, and authorizing the County Judge to act as the Authorized Representative in all matters pertaining to the County's request for Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program funding. This application requires a five percent (5%) cash match should the application be funded, amount shall not exceed the sum of TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($2,500), funding shall be identified by budget officers. All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures.

Issue: Submission of Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Application to benefit the Webb County Volunteer Fire Department with training of personnel to meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) / Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) compliance, and impel all personnel to at least FFI certification.

Solution: The Economic Development Department will develop and submit the application on behalf of the Webb County Volunteer Fire Department.

Result: Well- trained firefighters to respond safely to emergency incidents.

Background:

AFG funding will be sought from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to assist the Webb County Volunteer Fire Department with training of personnel to meet NFPA/TCFP compliance. The program period is for one (1) year during the FY 2018 funding cycle. The five percent (5%) cash match will be identified by budget officers if awarded.

Previous Court Action:

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	N/A
Funding Source:	N/A
Balance:	N/A
Financial Impact:
Cash match will be identified by budget officers if awarded. This amount shall not exceed the sum of TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($2,500.00)