Submitted By: Amy Johnson
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Presentation By: Clint Welborn
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Department: Fire and Emergency Services
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Accept award letter from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the purchase of LifePak monitor/defibrillators 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 and administration of the 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 LifePak monitor/defibrillators (“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 non-federal 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 age.
• Acceptance of the grant will allow the opportunity to purchase equipment which will assist OFR in saving lives in the community.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Grant funds totaling $346,500 will be expensed to account 001-060-914-522-66-64010, 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. There is an accompanying budget resolution on the consent portion of the same Council meeting agenda.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
These goods will be procured in compliance with the City’s Procurement Policy.
LEGAL REVIEW:
This award letter will be reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
• Table
• Deny