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�� Request for Council Action Date: 03-04-02 Item Number: VIII. D. Department Approval Manager Approval Agenda Section Item Description: Department of Justice Domestic Back�round: Grant Application Consent The U.S. Department 7ustice (US-DO7) is offering a new grant program to fire departments to ensure that local and State agency first responders are properly equipped to respond to incidents of domestic terrorism involving chemical and biological agents, as well as radiological and explosive devices. The grants will be awarded on a competitive basis. The State of Minnesota is allocating $1,798,000 to local jurisdictions throughout the State with the intent of ineeting the needs of the maximum number of communities possible. Policy Implications: RespOnse to incidents of possible domestic terrorism: The Roseville Fire Department currently provides first responder response to incidents involving possible hazardous materials, chemical, and biological hazards. The Roseville Fire Department has a very limited supply of equipment designed to handle these types of incidents. We intend to have our application focus on equipment designed to a11ow our first responders to minimize the affects of these hazards to the community and environment. These funds will also provide the ability for mass decontamination of affected persons. Financial: The grant would allow the Roseville Fire Department to �purchase needed equipment reducing the potential future financial impact to the regular budget process. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the application for grant funding to provide equipment to handle incidents of Weapons of Mass Destruction and provide for better firefighter safety in responding to these types of incidents. Council Action Requested: Motion to authorize the Roseville Fire Department to apply for the Department of Justice Domestic Preparedness Equipment Grant Program in the amount of $34,902.00