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Meeting Date:	02/24/2020
AFG Grant- Equipment
Submitted for:	Araceli Perez	Submitted By:	Araceli Perez
Department:	Fire Suppression & EMS Services

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize Webb County Fire with the assistance of the Economic Development Department to develop and submit a U.S. Department of Homeland Security, FY 2019 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for up to $200,000.00, for new personal protective equipment to outfit 30 additional firefighting personnel, hoses for fire trucks, and a removable skid for a military vehicle; 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 TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000), 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. [Account #1001-3140-001-431009 (Stipends)]

Issue: Submission of Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Application to benefit the Webb County Volunteer Fire Department through the acquisition of personal protective equipment for firefighters, hoses for fire trucks, and a removable skid unit for a military vehicle.

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

Result: Well- equipped firefighters to respond safely to emergency incidents, and meet required standards.

Background:

AFG funding will be sought from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to assist the Webb County Volunteer Fire Department with new personal protective equipment to outfit 30 additional firefighting personnel, hoses for fire trucks, and a removable skid for a military vehicle. The program period is for one (1) year during the FY 2019 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 TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00)