GRANT REQUEST
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MOTION to authorize the submission of a grant application to the Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program in the amount of up-to $10,000 to purchase rescue and general equipment.
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Background:
Gales Ferry Fire Co wishes to pursue a grant application for up to $10,000 through this program. They plan to request funding for the purchase of marine rescue equipment, fans, forcible entry tools and general firefighting equipment.
Department Comments/Recommendation:
I support this request and the attempt to find alternate funding sources especially during the current budget constraints. This program does not appear to require any matching funds from the town.
Finance Director Comments/Recommendation:
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Mayor Comments/Recommendation:
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TOWN OF LEDYARD
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
GRANT APPLICATION POLICY AND PROCESS
The Ledyard Town Council will approve all grant applications submitted by the Town to any governmental agency or private foundation on behalf of the Town; and any items that are offered to the Town by any entity, and items taken in forfeiture by the Town. Every department, commission, or board acting on behalf of the Town of Ledyard when seeking grants or responding to an offer to the Town of grant funds or items must follow this policy and process.
Grants, for these purposes include:
1. Grants that require a Town match -- whether the match is a dollar figure, an in-kind contribution, or a combination thereof
2. Grants that are 100% funded
3. Items or services that are offered ("gifted") to the Town such as land, equipment, buildings, or vehicles
4. Items that are taken by forfeiture and intended to be retained by the Town
5. Items granted to a fire company's 501(c)3 organization but expected to be maintained and/or insured by Town operating dollars
When applying for any grant, th...
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