HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 82-21 FEMA AFG grant 2021 2022RESOLUTION 82-21
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MORRO BAY, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE FIRE CHIEF TO APPLY FOR, AND ACCEPT IF
AWARDED, A FEMA ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTER GRANT FOR
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND AUTO EXTRICATION TOOLS
The City Council
City of Morro Bay, California
WHEREAS, in its mission to protect the health and welfare of its community, the City of
Morro Bay has provided all -hazard emergency response services through qualified personnel of
the Morro Bay Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program is to
enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire -related hazards by
providing direct financial assistance to eligible fire departments for critically -needed resources to
equip and train emergency personnel, enhance operational efficiencies, foster interoperability,
and support community resilience; and
WHEREAS, communications equipment and auto extrication tools have an estimated
lifespan of 8-14 years and should be replaced during this timeframe to ensure compatibility and
reliability of the equipment; and
WHEREAS, the Morro Bay Fire Department is seeking assistance to purchase new
communication equipment, including mobile radios and installation of communication equipment
to improve the safety Morro Bay Firefighters and the citizens they serve through enhanced,
reliable communications, and
WHEREAS, the Morro Bay Fire Department is also seeking assistance with purchasing
battery powered auto extrication tools. Vehicle extrication tools are critical in the safe and
expedited removal of victims of vehicle accidents from their vehicle and are a necessity in the
priority of stabilizing and transporting these victims to appropriate medical care as quickly as
possible; and
WHEREAS, transitioning to electric powered extrication equipment is aligned with the
Council's stated goal of Climate Action" by reducing reliance on carbon producing energy
sources, and also allows the Morro Bay Fire Department to be in alignment with Assembly Bill
1346 requiring the phase out of gasoline powered small engines; and
WHEREAS, the Morro Bay Fire Department is eligible and desires to apply for $249,955
in AFG Grant funds for this purpose; and
WHEREAS, the Morro Bay Fire Department is prepared to provide an $11,903 cash match
should the application be successful.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council, City of Morro Bay,
California, that the conditions set forth in this resolution, as follows, take effect upon adoption by
the City of Morro Bay.
1. Authorizes the Fire Chief or his designee to submit an application to the FEMA
Assistance to Firefighter Grant program to purchase communications equipment and
auto extrication tools for an estimated value of $249,955.
2. Supports a 5% cash match using city funds for an estimated amount of $11,903.
3. Authorizes the Fire Chief or his designee to accept the Assistance to Firefighter Grant
if awarded by FEMA.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Morro Bay at a regular meeting
thereof held on the 14th day of December 2021 on the following vote:
AYES: Headding, Addis, Barton, Ford, Heller
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
John ; Headding, Mayor
ATTEST:
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bana Swanson, City Clerk