TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Chief Neal de Jesus, Fire Chief
THROUGH: Mark R. Lauzier, City Manager
DATE: April 3, 2018
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APPROVAL TO ACCEPT THE EXTENSION MODIFICATION FOR FY 2016 DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS GRANT (FEDERAL GRANT # 17-DS-V4-10-60-23-380) FOR THE AMOUNT OF $52,722.00 FROM THE STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE FIRE-RESCUE DEPARTMENT.
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Staff recommends the approval to accept an extension modification for grant funding from the FY 2016 State Homeland Security Grant Program. The purpose of the extension is to receive reimbursements for procurements incurred during the period of performance. Vendor invoices were not received by the department prior to the expiration of this agreement.
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Background:
The Fire-Rescue Department has been awarded a Homeland Security Domestic Preparedness Grant in the amount of $52,722.00 to provide sustainment of equipment and training for hazardous materials incidents and incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (WMD).
Delray Beach Fire-Rescue Department is a state funded Hazardous Materials Response Team within Florida’s Regional Domestic Security Task Force (Region 7). The team is funded through the State Homeland Security Grant Sub-Recipient Funding Agreement. This Grant provides for the sustainment and repair of state funded equipment for responses to hazardous materials and WMD incidents. Additionally, the Grant provides for training of our personnel in hazardous materials and domestic preparedness courses
City Attorney Review:
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency.
Funding Source/Financial Impact:
This is a cost-reimbursement Agreement of federally awarded funds from the Department of Homeland Security/FEMA and serviced by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM).
Timing of Request:
The date of execution for the Extension Modification FY 2016 Domestic Preparedness Grant is April 30, 2018.