Submitted By: Amy Johnson
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Presentation By: Tammi Haslam
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Department: Fire and Emergency Services
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Adopt Budget Resolution 2023-126 to accept and appropriate funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the purchase of LifePaks in the amount of $346,500
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is responsible for the implementation an administration of Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. The purpose of the AFG is to enhance through financial assistance, the safety of the public and firefighters regarding fire and fire related hazards.
Ocala Fire Rescue (OFR) applied for and was awarded an AFG from FEMA for purchasing LifePaks.
LifePaks are used throughout the City. These LifePaks will be replacing the units that have reached the end of their life. These machines provide advanced life support defibrillation and cardiac event monitoring during emergency medical incidents.
As a condition of the grant the City must contribute nonfederal funds equal or greater than 10% awarded or $34,650.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
• OFR was awarded an AFG in the total amount of $346,500 with the City matching 10% or greater or $34,650.
• The grant will allow OFR to replace current LifePaks that are no longer able to update software due to their age.
• Acceptance of the grant will allow the opportunity to purchase equipment which will assist in saving lives in the community.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Grant funds will be expensed totaling $346,500 will be expensed to account 000-060-914-522-66-64010, with the City matching at least 10% or $34,650. The City’s matching funds are available in account 001-019-914-522-66-64010.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
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LEGAL REVIEW:
This Agreement will be reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Adopt with Changes
• Table
• Deny
BUDGET RESOLUTION 2023-126
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR THE PURCHASE OF LIFEPAKS IN THE AMOUNT OF $346,500
WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded grant funds in the amount of $346,500 for the purchase of LifePaks; and
WHEREAS, matching funds of $34,650 are available in the Ocala Fire Rescue budget; and
WHEREAS, the grant will allow Ocala Fire Rescue to replace LifePaks that are no longer operable or at the end of their life; and
WHEREAS, the grant funding represents $346,500 of the total estimated $381,150.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OCALA, FLORIDA, duly assembled in regular session, that the FY2023 budget be amended as outlined below to accept and appropriate $346,500 in the grant funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
RESOURCE:
001-331-000-000-09-33131 FEMA Assist to Fire Grant $346,500
USE:
001-060-914-522-66-64010 Machinery & Equipment $5,000+ $346,500
This resolution adopted this ______ day of ______________________, 2022.
ATTEST: CITY OF OCALA
By: By:
Angel B. Jacobs James P. Hilty Sr.
City Clerk President, Ocala City Council
Approved as to form and legality:
By: _________________________________
William E. Sexton
City Attorney
Reviewed for accounting accuracy & completeness:
By: _________________________________
Peter A. Lee
City Manager