approve2024-054
Pass 2024-054 as presented.
2024-054 · GRANT · CONTRACT · 2024
An Order to authorize the Mayor to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $19,000.00 from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and the Department of Fire Services (DFS) FY 2024 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program.
The City of Amesbury seeks approval to accept a $19,000 state grant for the Fire Department to buy safety equipment. Funds are reimbursed after equipment orders and must follow state grant contracts. Equipment includes a mobile command console, lifting air bag, and RIT system.
approved CITYWIDE
- STEP 1SubmittedAPR 09 2024
- STEP 2 · CURRENTApprovedAPR 23 2024
AI summary · plain-language
This ordinance authorizes the Mayor to accept and expend a $19,000 grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and the Department of Fire Services under the FY 2024 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program. The funds will be used to procure specified firefighter safety equipment (Accountability Board/Mobile Command Console, Lifting Air Bag, RIT System). Reimbursement-based funding requires completing the standard grant contract and submitting invoices and proof of payment to receive the funds. The measure enhances firefighter safety by enabling the department to upgrade essential safety equipment without a local budget appropriation.
Key provisions
§1 Authorizes the Mayor to accept and expend a $19,000 grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for Firefighter Safety Equipment.
§2 Allocates grant funds to purchase Accountability Board/Mobile Command Console, Lifting Air Bag, and RIT System.
§3 Grant funds are disbursed on a reimbursement basis per grant guidelines.
§4 Requires use of Standard Contract Form, Grant Scope of Work, and Contractor Authorized Signatory Listing; contracts must be fully executed before orders.
Discussed at meetings
City CouncilCity Council Budget & Finance Subcommittee Meeting
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Advance the Order to the full City Council with a positive recommendation.
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City CouncilCity Council Meeting
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Councilor Wheeler offered a motion to refer 2024-054 to the Budget and Finance committee with a second reading date of April 23rd, 2024.