HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 06-23 FEMA AFG grant 2023 2024RESOLUTION 06-23
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
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 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 eligible and desires to apply for
$117,125.92 in AFG Grant funds for this purpose; and
WHEREAS, the Morro Bay Fire Department (MBFD) is prepared to provide a $6,164.52
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 execute and submit an application to the
FEMA Assistance to Firefighter Grant program on behalf of the City of Morro Bay and
the MBFD to purchase communications equipment for an estimated value of
$117,125.92.
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2. Supports a 5% cash match using city funds for an estimated amount of $6,164.52.
Authorizes the Fire Chief or his designee to accept the Assistance to Firefighter Grant if awarded
by FEMA and to execute on behalf of the City of Morro Bay and the MBFD all necessary
documents reasonably necessary to accept the grant.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Morro Bay at a regular meeting thereof
held on the 24th day of January 2023 on the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
RECUSE
ATTEST:
Wixom, Barton, Edwards, Ford, Landrum
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