Title
Request to Apply for and Accept Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant Funds (Ordinance S-52036) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to retroactively apply for and accept, if awarded, up to $17,500 from Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) to fund three statewide Propane Response Advanced Tactics trainings. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept and for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. If not approved, the grant, if awarded, would be declined.
Report
Summary
The Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness grant program, established under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Uniform Safety Act of 1990, aims to assist States, Territories, and Native American Tribes in developing and enhancing emergency plans as part of the National Response System and the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986. The program provides funding for planning and training activities related to hazardous materials (HAZMAT) incidents in commercial transportation, with a specific focus on enhancing the capabilities of public sector HAZMAT emergency response employees. The ADEQ administers the grant program as a pass-through grant program.
Propane Response Advanced Tactics Training
The Phoenix Fire Department Special Operations Section is requesting $17,500 to host three statewide eight-hour advanced propane response trainings, serving 75 participants from across Arizona. This specialized training will significantly enhance hazardous materials responders' capabilities by providing advanced instruction in risk assessment, monitoring techniques, and liquid and vapor flaring operations. By preparing responders to manage the complexities of propane incidents, this course will strengthen both local and statewide response readiness. The total estimated cost for this project is $17,500.
Procurement Information
The Fire Department will administer the grant per Administrative Regulation 3.10.
Contract Term
The performance period for this award will begin at award notification and end September 30, 2025.
Financial Impact
There is no financial impact to the City of Phoenix.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Fire Department.