Title
Request Authorization to Apply for and Accept Third Quarter 2020 Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant (Ordinance S-46594)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to allow the Police Department to apply for, accept and enter into an agreement with the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation for the third-quarter, 2020 Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant. Funding received under this grant will not exceed $25,000. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The purpose of the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant is to provide life-saving equipment and other needed resources to first responders and public safety organizations. The Police Department is applying for funding to purchase a forcible entry door prop for training purposes within the Special Assignments Unit.
Forcible entry door props are essential items for training first responders on the use of hand tools and proper techniques needed to breach metal and security doors to enter buildings. The portability of the door props will allow them to be transported to other training sites for personnel to use during hands-on exercises. If awarded, the Firehouse Subs Foundation will purchase and provide the equipment to the Police Department. The grant program does not require a matching fund contribution.
Contract Term
There is no contract term or period of performance.
Financial Impact
If awarded, the Police Department will receive the equipment from the Firehouse Subs Foundation. Any necessary maintenance or repair costs will be funded through the Police Department's operating budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.