GRANT REQUEST
Motion
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MOTION to appropriate $298,211 to Account #21020401-57300-G0015 (Admin Emerg. Services - New Equipment - Misc. Grants).
In addition, authorize the expenditure of up to $298,211 for purchase of new radio equipment for the fire departments. end
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Background:
The town has received the Assistance to Firefighter's Grant from FEMA; the award amount is $284,010.40 and the required town match was previously approved by the council in the amount of $14,200.52. The radio equipment itself is being purchased via State of CT Bid through J&S Radio of Willimantic. (see attached quotes)
Town Council Meeting 3/24/2023 : The Town Council authorized the Mayor to submit a grant through the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program in the amount of $298,210.52 with the local matching amount of $14,200.52 for the acquisition of new portable and mobile radios for the fire departments.
Department Comments/Recommendation:
Existing quotes for mobile and portable radios, chargers, carry cases, batteries, etc., is included with the agenda packet. Also includes installation of mobile radios and all associated programming
Finance Director Comments/Recommendation:
(Type text here)
Mayor Comments/Recommendation:
I support this request.
Meeting Action Detail:
Finance Cmt Meeting 07/19/2023:
File #: 23-1272 Version: 2
Type: Financial Business Request (FBR)
Title: MOTION to appropriate $298,211 to Account #21020401-57300-G0015 (Admin Emerg. Services - New Equipment - Misc. Grants).
In addition, authorize the expenditure of up to $298,211 for purchase of new radio equipment for the fire departments. end
Moved: Ryan Seconded: Ingalls
Action: Recommend to Approve
Minute Note:
Moved by Councilor Ryan, seconded by Councilor Ingalls
Discussion: Councilor Saums provided some background noting that Administrator of Emergency Services Steve Holyfield has been diligently submitting Applications for the Assistance to Firefighter's Gran...
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