STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Safety
AGENDA DATE: August 12, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Fire-Rescue Department
EXECUTIVE: Jon Fortune
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) the acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the FY2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program - COVID-19 Supplemental in the amount of $846,260.87 to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus for the period July 3, 2020 through July 2, 2021; (2) the receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $846,260.87 in the DHS FY 2020-Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program; (3) the establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $846,260.87 in the DHS FY 2020-Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program; (4) a local cash match in an amount not to exceed $126,939.13; and (5) execution of the grant agreement - Total not to exceed $973,200.00 - Financing: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters Grant Funds ($846,260.87) and General Fund ($126,939.13)
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BACKGROUND
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security through the Federal Emergency Management Agency provides Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program - COVID-19 Supplemental funds for the purchase of PPE and related supplies including reimbursements, to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus. Dallas Fire-Rescue submitted a grant application and was awarded funding of $973,200.00 with a federal share of $846,260.87 and the City’s share of $126,939.13. The term of the grant is July 3, 2020 through July 2, 2021. The grant award provides Dallas Fire-Rescue with funds critically needed to purchase gloves, surgical type face masks, and isolation gowns.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2020 |
FY 2021 |
Future Years |
|
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters Grant Funds |
$846,260.87 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
General Fund |
$126,939.13 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Total |
$973,200.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |