Agenda Item Name:
Title
Resolution and Budget Amendment related to the Grant from State of Florida for the purchase of Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Equipment
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Presenter:
Harold Theus, Chief 352-384-3101
Description:
This is a resolution and budget amendment related to the grant award, approved by the Manager, from the State of Florida for the purchase of firefighter cancer decontamination equipment.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Adopt the resolution and approve the budget adjustment to establish the budget for the grant award
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Prior Board Motions:
N/A
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
The grant award for the purchase of firefighter cancer decontamination equipment is $5,586.75 (083.54.5480.522.64.00 #3225402) and requires a local match of $1,862.25 from existing Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU)-Fire Capital Outlay funds (011.54.5480.522.64.00 #3225402) for a total of $7,449.00
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Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services
Background:
The State of Florida, Division of State Fire Marshal, is providing financial assistance to help fire departments procure equipment to mitigate exposure to hazardous, cancer-causing chemicals. Alachua County was awarded a grant in the amount of $5,586.75 which requires a local match of $1,862.25 from the MSBU-Fire fund. The purchase of an extractor will allow staff to more efficiently launder the firefighting gear after each fire. The Department currently only has two extractors that service the 15 stations over 960 square miles.
Because the grant award was less than $50,000, the Manager has the authority to approve the grant agreement. The resolution and budget amendment to recognize the unanticipated additional revenue and appropriate the funds for expenditure now requires Board approval. .