Fort Walton Beach Resolution — 2013 -03 FEMA--fire equipment — reading text

RESOLUTION 2013 -3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING FUNDING THROUGH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR FIRE EQUIPMENT; AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT: AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Whereas, The Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program provides funding to protect the health and safety of the public and firefighting personnel against fire and fire- related hazards, and Whereas, The City is eligible to participate in this competitive grant program, and has applied for and been awarded a project total of $508, 400 ($ 482, 980 grant funds and $ 25, 420 City match) for various fire equipment, and Whereas, The City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the citizens of Fort Walton Beach to participate in the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA THAT: Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to complete grant- related purchases and a budget amendment to record the grant. Budget Amendment for Grant Funds: Revenue 001 - 1564 -331 - 2055 $ 482, 980 001 - 1564 -522 -6405 $ 433, 100 001 - 1564 -522 -6406 $ 49, 880 Budget Amendment for City Match: Revenue Expense 001- 1600 -389 -9100 $ 25,420 001- 1564 -522 -6406 $ 25, 420 Section 1. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval by the City Council and signature of the Mayor. Adopted by the City Council on this 22nd day of January, 2013. 44A47-- Mike Anderson, Mayor  RESOLUTION 2013 - 3 Attes : Approved for form, legal suf Helen Spencer, CiqF Clerk aywat' ykes, Jr., City orney Additions are underlined; destions are stricken. Regular Meeting Minutes January 22, 2013 RECESS AND RECONVENE The meeting recessed at 7: 46 pm and reconvened at 8: 00 pm. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. RESOLUTION 2013 -3 - Acceptance of Assistance to Firefighters Grant A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING FUNDING THROUGH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR FIRE EQUIPMENT; AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ken Perkins, Fire Chief, advised the City has been awarded the grant in the amount of $508, 400 with a $ 25, 520 City match, and will be used for a new cascade system at Station 7 to refill SCBA bottles; upgrading the alerting system at Station 6 and 7; and new source capture exhaust system for apparatus. Chief Perkins recognized Firefighter Crystal Adams for her efforts in procuring the grant. Mr. Rigdon moved to adopt Res. 2013 -3. Mr. Nabors seconded motion and it carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson RESOLUTION 2013 -4 - Accepting Justice Assistance Grant Funding A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING FUNDING THROUGH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR TRAFFIC HOMICIDE EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CERTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE; AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Manager advised the City has been awarded a grant in the amount of $5, 564. 00, with no City matching funds required, which will be used for the purchase of laser mapping and speed detection devices for use by the Traffic Homicide Unit. Mr. Rigdon moved to adopt Res. 2013 -4. Mr. Griggs seconded motion and it carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: Bobby Griggs, Council Seat 1 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson RESOLUTION 2013 -5 - Support for Pension Reform  Page 1 of 6 Panel Review Award Package 11412013 https: / /eservices.fema. gov/ FemaFireGrantlfiregrantlj sp /fire_adminlawuds/ spec /view_awud_ package.do ?agr... Panel Review Page 2 of 1 U S Dep nmenf of Homeland Seouriry weshingion, D C. 20472 fs' t„F E: i t z FEMA rAxo sEy'' Mr. Ken Perkins Fort Walton Beach Fire Department 5 Hollywood Boulevard NE Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548 -4920 Re: Grant No. EMW- 2012 -FO -02509 Dear Mr. Perkins: On behalf of the Federal Emergency Management Agency ( FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security ( DHS), 1 am pleased to inform you that your grant application submitted under the FY 2012 Assistance to Firefighters Grant has been approved. FEMA' s Grant Programs Directorate ( GPD), in consultation with the U. S. Fire Administration ( USFA), carries out the Federal responsibilities of administering your grant. The approved project costs total to $ 508, 400. 00. The Federal share is 95 percent or $ 482, 980. 00 of the approved amount and your share of the costs is 5 percent or $25, 420. 00. As part of your award package, you will find Grant Agreement Articles. Please make sure you read and understand the Articles as they outline the terms and conditions of your grant award. Maintain a copy of these documents for your official file. You establish acceptance of the grant and Grant Agreement Articles when you formally receive the award through the AFG online system. By accepting the grant, you agree not to deviate from the approved scope of work without prior written approval from FEMA. If your SF 1199A has been reviewed and approved, you will be able to request payments online. Remember, you should request funds when you have an immediate cash need. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the awards process or how to request your grant funds, please call the helpdesk at 1 - 866- 274 -0960. Sincerely, r i Timothy W. Manning Deputy Administrator for National Preparedness and Protection 114/ 201: https:// eservices. fema. gov/ FemaFireGrant/ firegrantl isplflre_ adminlawardslspeclview_ aWa d_ Package.do ?agr...  Page 3 of 6 aril Review Agreement Articles U. S. Department of Homeland Security i FEMA Washington, D. C. 20472 6-e4euq c< AGREEMENT ARTICLES ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM - Operations and Safety program GRANTEE: Fort Walton Beach Fire Department PROGRAM: Operations and Safety AGREEMENT NUMBER: EMW- 2012 -FO -02509 AMENDMENTNUMBER: TABLE OF CONTENTS Article I Project Description Article II Grantee Concurrence Article III Period of Performance Article IV Amount Awarded Article V Financial Guidelines Article VI Prohibition on Using Federal Funds Article VII GPD Allocations Article VIII Financial Reporting Article IX FEMA Officials Article X Central Contractor Registration ( CCR) Article I - Project Description The purpose of the Assistance to Firefighters Program is to protect the health and safety of the public and firefighting personnel against fire and fire -related hazards. After careful consideration, FEMA has determined that the grantee' s project submitted as part of the grantee' s application, and detailed in the project narrative as well as the request details section of the application - including budget information - is consistent with the program' s purpose and worthy of award. Therefore, the grantee shall perform the work described in the approved grant application as itemized in the request details section of the application and further described in the grant application's narrative. These sections of the application are made a part of these grant agreement articles by reference. The grantee may not change or make any material deviations from the approved scope of work outlined in the above referenced sections of the application without prior written approval from FEMA. Article II - Grantee Concurrence By providing the Primary Contact' s electronic signature and indicating acceptance of the award, the grantee accepts and agrees to abide by the terms and conditions of the grant as set forth in this document and the documents identified below. Grantees agree that they will use the funds provided through the Fiscal Year 2012 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program in accordance with these Articles of Agreement and the program guidelines provided in the Fiscal Year 2012 Assistance to Firefighters Grant program guidance. All documents submitted as part of the application are made a part of this agreement by reference. Article III - Period of Performance The period of performance shall be from 19- DEC -12 to 18- DEC -13. 1/ 4/ 2013 https: / e/ services. fema. gov/ Fe = FireGrant/firegrant/jsp /fire_adn in/ awards/ spec /view_ awud_package.do ?agr...  Page 4 of ( Panel Review Article IV - Amount Awarded The amount of the award is detailed on the Obligating Document for the Award attached to these articles. Following are the budgeted estimates for each object class of this grant ( including Federal share plus grantee match): Personnel 0. 00 Fringe Benefits 0. 00 Travel 0.