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Ordinance for Search and Rescue Training in the Amount of $45,000 for the Homeland Security Grant Program
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Council Priority: Promote Public Safety & Reduce Crime; Ensure Fiscal Stewardship, Transparency, & Accountability
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: Craig Smith, 336-373-2387
PURPOSE:
The City of Greensboro received a Federal Grant in the amount of $45,000 for support of SAR (Search and Rescue) Training. 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 $45,000 and will provide for training in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City of Greensboro and the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, 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 and training 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 $45,000 for the support of the SAR Team for the period of September 1, 2018 to February 28, 2021.