HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/16/1995, C-3 - APPLICATION FOR STATE OF CALIFORNIA GRANT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL EQUIPMENT. ,61NIINN111I��'u1 city of san LLIIS OBISpO D, May 16, 1995
i COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT # c-3
FROM: Robert F. Neumann, Fire Chief' Prepared By: Viv R. Dilts
Tom Zeulner, Captain
SUBJECT: Application for State of California Grant for Emergency Medical Equipment.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
By motion, approve the request of the Fire Department staff to submit an application to the Office
of Traffic Safety to be eligible to receive a State of California grant under the Governor's Highway
Traffic Safety Program.
DISCUSSION:
State and Federal grants are occasionally offered to assist local governments with financial impacts
associated with daily operations and/or State and Federal mandated programs. Grants provide an
alternate revenue source that may be used to augment new or existing governmental projects.
Before grant authorization, an application process is followed by qualifying for an application
packet, filling out the required documents, and submitting them to the appropriate agency for
approval.
Currently, the Fire Department is requesting replacement of a rescue vehicle/ambulance and
associated medical equipment in its 1995-97 financial plan. The City has become aware of an
opportunity to apply for a Governor's Highway Traffic Safety Program Grant. This grant, if
awarded, could significantly help with the costs of both the rescue vehicle/ambulance and its
equipment. Twenty-five percent of the total purchase price for the rescue vehicle/ambulance with
associated paramedic supplies could be repaid. In addition, 100% of the costs for an air bag lifting
system and jaws of life could also be reimbursable.
FISCAL EMPACT:
There is no cost to apply for these grants. Minimal staff time will be required to fill out
applications. There are no long term obligations with this grant.
Funds received via these grants will be used toward a vehicle and equipment that are requested to be
purchased in fiscal year 1995-96. If the request for this grant is approved, a return of between
$16,000 and $45,475 could be forthcoming dependent upon the level of funding available.
Significant savings could be realized if the City is successful in this process.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment #1 The Governor's Highway Traffic Safety Program Section 402
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NAME OF PROGRAM EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROGRAM
WHAT AGENCY 1S National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
INVOLVED? Federal.Highway Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
WHAT DOES THE Provides formula grants and other financial assistance for the
PROGRAM OFFER? development of an emergency medical services system, in
accordance with standard 1.1 "EMS" of the Highway Safety Act of
1966. This program is concerned with ambulance service and post
emergency response, for which equipment and training of personnel
can be supplied. Related information is available that includes
ambulance standards, training programs. communication guidelines
and certain suggested practices. The program targets all pre-
hospital medical emergencies.
WHAT RESTRICTIONS This assistance is limited to emergency medical services rendered
ARE THERE? outside the hospital.
HOW ARE APPLICATIONS Contact office listed below.
OBTAINED AND MADE?
WHO SHOULD BE CONTACTED Emergency Medical Services Branch
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION? Enforcement and Emergency Medical Services Division
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
Washington, D.C. 20590