Title
Request to Apply for and Accept Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant Funds (Ordinance S-51855) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to retroactively apply for and accept, if awarded, up to $342,000 from Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) to fund Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness projects. 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 turned down.
Report
Summary
The Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) 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, specifically focusing on enhancing the capabilities of public sector HAZMAT emergency response employees. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality administers the grant program as a pass-through grant program.
The Phoenix Fire Department Special Operations Section is requesting $342,000 in funding to support a series of critical projects, including advanced Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) training, participation in specialized conferences, and the acquisition of a state-of-the-art HAZMAT training simulator. These investments aim to significantly enhance the capabilities of emergency responders by providing advanced instruction in chemical risk assessment, environmental monitoring, response and mitigation strategies, and the use of cutting-edge technologies.
These projects will strengthen the department’s ability to respond to complex hazardous materials incidents within the City of Phoenix and in coordination with statewide and regional partners. The program ensures that responders are prepared to act swiftly, safely, and effectively in high-risk situations by equipping responders with the latest knowledge and tools.
Contract Term
The performance period for this award will begin at award notification and end September 30, 2028.
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.