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��5�1:��LE Request for Council Action Date: � j �;�vl Item Number: � ^ 2 Department Approval 1�Ianager Approval Agenda Section y'/f/j �/�j Consent G �/� �� Item Description: Federal Emergency 1�Ianagement Agency Assistance to Firefighters' Grant Back�round: The Federal Emergency Management Agency is offering a new grant program to fire departments for the purpose of enhancing their ability to protect the health and safety of the public as well as that of firefighting personnel facing fire and fire-related hazard. The grants will be awarded on a competitive basis. Congress has made $100 million available for the fiscal year 200L To be eligible, the grant application must be submitted by May 2, 200 1, The new grant program has six different categories an applicant can choose from. Each applicant is limited to grant requests in two categories. The two categories we have chosen based on our greatest need are: l. Wellness and Fitness Programs for Firefighting Personnel and 2. Fire Prevention Programs Policv Imnlications: The fire department currently provides a very limited firefighter wellness and fitness program. This has been identified by staff as an opportunity to improve on-the job performance and longevity of our personnel. We intend to have our application focus on physical exams and immunizations for all firefighters. The fire prevention program grant will also focus on firefighter safety, as we apply for funds to purchase and install mobile data computers in fire apparatus that will give firefighters access to pre-plan information, such as occupancy, hazardous chemicals, and utility shut-off locations. FinanciaL• The grant requires a 10% match from the City of Roseville. If awarded the grants, the fire department will fund the match from operating and capital funds. The Wellness and Fitness Grant Application request is $39,000, which would require a$3,900 City match. The Fire Prevention Program Grant Application request is $116,000, which would require an$11,600 City match. Match funding is expected from the current operating budget of the Fire Department. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the application for grant funding for these two firefighter health and safety related purposes with understanding that the Council will have the option, if the grants are received, to determine any long term obligations which may be expected. Council Action Reauested: Motion to authorize the fire department to apply for the Federal Emergency Management Agency Assistance to Firefighters Grant in the amount of $155,000.