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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
FROM: John Callahan, Fire Chief
Prepared By: Julie Cox, Administrative Analyst
SUBJECT: 2009 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT FUNDS
RECOMMENDATION
Accept the 2009 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for$61,776 and appropriate these funds for Personal
Protective Equipment (coats and pants) for structural firefighting.
DISCUSSION
Background
On May 19, 2009, the City Council approved the submittal of the 2009 Assistance to Firefighters
Grant for$70,200 to purchase 39 sets of Personal Protective Equipment for structural firefighting.
In January 2010 the department was notified that it received a grant for $61,776 for 39 sets of
Personal Protective Equipment. The grant award was lower than the request; therefore several cost
cutting specifications will be included in the bid. The Personal Protective Equipment will meet
current regulations and standards and stay within budget.
Grant Terms
The grant requires a 10% cash match of the total project cost ($6,864). Procurement transactions must
be conducted in a manner to provide, to the maximum extent practical, open and free competition. The
grant funds must be expended by January 21, 2011.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program requires a cash match equal to 10% of the total project
cost which amounts to $6,864. The matching funds will be covered by the existing Fire Department
budget. There will be no additional cost to the General Fund.
ALTERNATIVE
The Council could reject the grant. This is not recommended as the grant provides outside funding for
needed Personal Protective Equipment for structural firefighting.
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