Title
Request to Accept Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant Funds - (Ordinance S- 52218) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to accept up to $17,500.00 from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) to host statewide Propane Response Advanced Tactics courses. 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 help States, Territories, and Native American Tribes develop and improve emergency plans as part of the National Response System and the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986. The program offers funding for planning and training activities related to hazardous materials (HAZMAT) incidents in commercial transportation, with a focus on boosting the capabilities of public sector HAZMAT emergency response personnel. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality manages the grant program as a pass-through grant.
The Fire Department previously received $23,500 from this program to conduct an Advanced Tactical Chemistry class for participants across the state. Additional funds are available from ADEQ and have been designated for statewide training courses.
Propane Response Advanced Tactics Class
The Phoenix Fire Department Special Operations section has been allocated $17,500 to host three 8-hour advanced propane response classes for special operations teams from across Arizona. This specialized course will significantly improve HAZMAT responders' knowledge by providing advanced skills in liquid and vapor propane risk assessment and tactics, strengthening response capabilities in Phoenix and statewide partnerships. The training aims to prepare responders for the challenges of high-volume propane response tactics, ensuring they can respond quickly and effectively. The total cost for this initiative is estimated at $17,500.
Contract Term
The performance period for this award will begin upon award notification and end on September 30, 2025.
Financial Impact
No matching funds are required.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Fire Department.