Title
Ordinance in the Amount of $29,850 Amending the Federal, State, and Other Grants Fund Budget for the FY 2014 Homeland Security Grant Program
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Department: Fire
Council District: All
Public Hearing: NA
Advertising Date/By: NA
Contact 1 and Phone: Bobby Nugent 336-373-2297
Contact 2 and Phone: Bill VanWert 336-373-2387
PURPOSE:
The City of Greensboro received a Federal Grant in the amount of $29,850 for support of the Search and Rescue Team (SAR). A budget ordinance needs to be approved by the City Council to permit the expenditure of funds.
BACKGROUND:
The United States Department of Homeland Security has made grant funds available to local agencies to prepare for natural and man-made disasters. The Greensboro Fire Department (GFD) received $29,850 and will purchase equipment in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City of Greensboro and the State of North Carolina, Department of Public Safety, NC Division of Emergency Management. The expenditure of these funds will enhance the response capabilities of the GFD and the SAR Team through the purchase of specialized equipment that will benefit the businesses and citizens of Greensboro and North Carolina.
BUDGET IMPACT:
This item will not cost the City of Greensboro any additional funds.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached budget ordinance establishing funding in the amount of $29,850 for the support of the SAR Team for the period of September 1, 2014 to August 31, 2016.
COMMITTEE ACTION: This item was referred to Council by the Public Safety Committee.