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Approval of a Resolution to Accept a FY 2010 Homeland Security Grant award of $48,469 and approval of Budget Amendment 3921G1-02-14-11 to establish the budget.
Presented by Ricky Spencer, Fire Chief
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Item Summary:
This grant will be used to purchase specific swift water rescue equipment to enhance the Citys capabilities of the response efforts, limiting the time it takes to perform and mitigate the emergency. The Roswell Fire Department is a principal response agency for water rescue operations on the Chattahoochee River. Having the vast amount of jurisdiction in the region, approximately twenty miles, subjects the special operations water rescue team to be called upon by other local agencies as well as State and Federal agencies for assistance.
Commitee or Staff Recommendation:
On March 1, 2010, Mayor and Council approved a Resolution to Submit FY 2011 Federal Appropriations Requests which included Water Rescue, Special Operations, Seach and Rescue, and Emergency Operations.
Financial Impact:
Budget amendement 3921G1-02-14-11 will set up $48,469 in Cost Center 3921G1, Acccount #542200, and Project Number 11GRA007. No financial match is required by the City of Roswell.
Presented by:
Ricky Spencer, Fire Chief