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

after installation of the filtration systems. The call volume for our two stations is upwards of 20 calls per day, so the filtration systems will be used multiple times every day. These systems begin filtering immediately when the engine is started and continues for a preset time to allow for clearance of the station. A manual activation switch is an additional feature, enabling us to filter our exhaust wherever we travel. This technology will thus provide protection for our members as they perform daily vehicle checks and patients that often must be treated near an operating apparatus. Members of the community who enjoy regular visits to the firehouse will appreciate the cleaner air. The boy scouts, daycare groups and school children will breathe easier when they come for a tour of the station and fire trucks. We will be able to educate these young ones on fire prevention in a safe environment. We plan to clean our engine bays from top to bottom to remove all contaminants left behind by diesel exhaust. From this point we will have a fresh start to proceed in our mission of protecting life and property. This initiative will boost the morale of every brother and sister firefighter, knowing that the 1/ 3 of our lives we spend here at the firehouse will be much improved. Our families will be excited to hear that this cause of cancer, respiratory and heart problems has been eliminated. With the health concerns removed from our minds we can focus on our duty of protecting the lives of the public we serve. Section ft 4 In the space provided below include details regarding your organization' s request not covered in any other section. 3000 characters Various governmental agencies and health organizations link soot particles from diesel exhaust to cancer, respiratory problems and heart disease. The National Fire Protection Association advocates " the need for the elimination and containment of all vehicle exhaust emissions ". Industry standards and stern recommendations make it abundantly clear that this health hazard cannot be allowed to continue. https:// eservices. fema. gov/ FemaFireGrantlfffegrmtljsp/ fire20l2 /applicationlprint — app.j sp ?print= true &app —nu... 1/ 4/ 2013 Application Number: EMW- 2012 -FO -02509 Page 16 of 2, The City of Fort Walton Beach Fire Department strives to meet or exceed national standards and will continue to do so with these modifications. Budget constraints have placed a heavy burden on our organization yet we refuse to let this safety hazard remain unresolved. Firefighters are looked up to by the community and we are determined to set a proper example in health and safety. Budget Budget Object Class a. Personnel C b. Fringe Benefits C c. Travel C d. Equipment 508, 40C e. Supplies C L Contractual C g. Construction C h. Other C i. Indirect Charges C CC j. State Taxes Federal and Applicant Share Federal Share 482, 98C Applicant Share 25, 42C 95/ 5 Federal Rate Sharing 1 %) Non -Federal Resources ( lhe combined Non -Federal Resources most equal the Applicant Share cf 525,420) a. Applicant 25, 42C b. State 0 c. Local 0 d. Other Sources C If you entered a value in Other Sources other than zero (0), include your explanation below. You can use this space to provide information on the project, cost share match, or if you have an indirect cost agreement with a federal agency. Total Budget 508,400 https: / e/ services. fema .govIFemaFireGrantlfiregrantli sp/ fire2012lapplicationlprint_app. isp ?print =true &app_ nu... 1/ 4/ 201: Spplication Number: EMW- 2012 -FO -02509 Page 17 of 24 Varrative Statement or 2011 and on, the Narrative section of the AFG application has been modified. You will enter individual narratives for the roject Description, Cost -Benefit, Statement of Effect, and Additional Information in the Request Details section for each Octivity for which you are requesting funds. Please return to the Request Details section for further instructions. You will address the Financial Need in Applicant Characteristics II section of the application. We recommend that you type each esponse in a Word Document outside of the grant application and then copy and paste it into the spaces provided within he application. https: / e/ services. £ema. govIFemaFireGrant/ firegrmtlj sp/ fire20l2lapplicationlprint_app.j sp ?print= true &app_nu... 1/ 4/ 2013 Application Number EMW- 2012 -FO -02509 Page 18 of 2, Assurances and Certifications FEMA Form SF 4248 You must read and sign these assurances. These documents contain the Federal requirements attached to all Federal grants including the right of the Federal government to review the grant activity. You should read over the documents to become aware of the requirements. The Assurances and Certifications must be read, signed, and submitted as a part of the application. Note: Fields marked with an' are required. O. M. 13 Control Number 4040 -0007 Assurances Non -Construction Programs Note: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have any questions, please contact the awarding agency. Further, certain Federal awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional assurances. If such is the case, you will be notified. As the duly authorized representative of the applicant I certify that the applicant: 1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance and the Institutional, managerial and financial capability including funds sufficient to pay the non -Federal share of project costs) to ensure proper planning, management and completion of the project described in this application. 2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General of the United States, and if appropriate, the State, through any authorized representative, access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the award; and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency directives. 3. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest, or personal gain. 4. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency. 5. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 ( 42 U. S. C. Section 4728 -4763) relating to prescribed standards for merit systems for programs funded under one of the nineteen statutes or regulations specified in Appendix A of OPM' s Standards for a Merit System of Personnel Administration ( 5 C. F. R. 900, Subpart F). 6. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: ( a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 F.L. 88 -352) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; ( b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended ( 20 U. S. C. Sections 1681 - 1683, and 1685- 1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; ( c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended ( 29 U. S. C. Section 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; ( d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended ( 42 U. S. C. Sections 6101- 6107), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; ( e) the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 ( P. L. 92 -255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; ( f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 ( P. L. 91 - 616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; ( g) § § 523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 ( 42 U. S. C. § §290 dd -3 and 290 ee -3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; ( h) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1968 ( 42 U. S. C. Section 3601 at sec.), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; ill any other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute( s) under which application for Federal assistance is being made; and ( j) the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute( s) which may apply to the application. 7. Will comply, or has already complied, with the requirements of Title II and III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 ( P. L. 91 - 646) which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or whose property is acquired as a result of Federal or federally- assisted programs. These requirements apply to all interest in real property acquired for project purposes regardless of Federal participation in purchases. 8. Will comply, as applicable, with