Title
Request to Apply for and Accept Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant Funds (Ordinance S-51379) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to retroactively apply for and accept, if awarded, up to $23,500 from Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) to fund a statewide Tactical Chemistry class. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept and for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
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 HMEP 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.
HAZMAT Tactical Chemistry Class
The Phoenix Fire Department Special Operations section is requesting $23,500 to host a statewide 40-hour Tactical Chemistry Class for 24 participants from across Arizona. The specialized course will substantially elevate HAZMAT responders' knowledge by equipping them with advanced skills in chemical risk assessment and monitoring techniques, thereby enhancing response capabilities in Phoenix and with our statewide partners. This comprehensive training initiative is designed to prepare responders for the complexities of hazardous materials incidents, ensuring they can act swiftly and effectively by reducing risks, and prioritizing public safety. The total grant award for this initiative is estimated at $23,500.
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.