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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE. CITY
MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION
FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $900,000, TO THE UNITED
STATES FIRE ADMINISTRATION, ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS
GRANT PROGRAM (2002 FIRE ACT), FOR FUNDS NECESSARY TO
INCREASE THE CITY'S FIRE DEPARTMENT CAPACITY; AND TO
APPROPRIATE THE FUNDS, IF AWARDED.
2002-24782
WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has
issued a notice of funding availability of funds available through the 2002 Assistance
to Firefighters Grant; and
WHEREAS, the United States Fire Administration is the lead agency
responsible for administering and distributing the grant funds; and
WHEREAS, this year, the United States Fire Administration is encouraging
Fire Departments to apply for activities in one of four different programs: 1. Fire
Operation and Fire Safety, 2. Fire Prevention, 3.) Emergency Medical Services, 4.)
Firefighting Vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach Fire Department is in the process of
preparing a grant application for an amount not to exceed $900,000 for programs
and equipment that will enhance the City's Fire Departments capacity; and
WHEREAS, these funds will ensure that City Miami Beach Fire Department
can enhance its capacity to better serve the residents of our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the City
Manager, or his designee, is authorized, to submit a grant application for an
amount not to exceed $900,000, to the United States Fire Administration,
Assistance to Firefighters Grant (2002 Fire Act), for funds necessary to
increase the City's Fire Department capacity; an to appropriate the funds, if
awarded.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 20th day
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Condensed Title:
A Resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application for funds not to exceed $900,000 from the
United States Fire Administration for funds to enhance the City's Fire Department Capacity.
Issue:
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released funds for the 2002 Assistance to
Firefighters Grant. The City is eligible to apply for funds in an amount not to exceed $900,000. Applicants
are encouraged to apply for funds in one of four categories: 1. Fire Operation and Fire Safety, 2. Fire
Prevention, 3. Emergency Medical Services, 4. Firefighting Vehicles. The City of Miami Beach Fire
Department is in the process of assessing its needs and preparing a grant application for funds through this
program. No matching funds are required for this grant program.
Item Summary/Recommendation:
In securing these grant funds, the City of Miami Beach Fire Department can increase its capacity to better
serve the residents and visitors of Miami Beach.
Adopt the Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit a grant application to the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); and appropriate the funds, if awarded.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
I N/A
Financial Information:
Amount to be expended:
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Finance Dept.
Source of
Funds:
AGENDA ITEM
DATE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
www.ci.miami-beach.f1.us
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
From:
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
Jorge M. Gonzalez a~
City Manager '. 0
A RESOLUTION F THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION
FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $900,000, TO THE UNITED
STATES FIRE ADMINISTRATION, ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS
GRANT PROGRAM (2002 FIRE ACT), FOR FUNDS NECESSARY TO
INCREASE THE CITY'S FIRE DEPARTMENT CAPACITY; AND TO
APPROPRIATE THE FUNDS, IF AWARDED.
Date: March 20, 2002
To:
Subject:
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the resolution.
ANALYSIS:
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has made available grant funds
through the 2002 Assistance to Firefighters Grant to provide vital funds to local fire
departments across the country. The United States Fire Administration is the lead agency
responsible for administering and distributing the grant funds.
This year, the United States Fire Administration is encouraging Fire Departments to apply
for funds in one of four different programs: 1. Fire Operation and Fire Safety, 2. Fire
Prevention, 3. Emergency Medical Services, 4. Firefighting Vehicles. The grant
requirements limit the City to submitting one application in the categories listed. The City
of Miami Beach Fire Department is in the process of assessing its needs and preparing a
grant application for funds through this program. No matching funds are required for this
grant program.
The City intends /0 'apply for grant funds in an amount not to exceed $900,000 for
programs and equipment that will enhance the City's Fire Department capacity. These
funds will ensure that the City of Miami Beach Fire Department can enhance its capacity to
better serve the residents of our community.
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