Title
Request to Apply for and Accept 100 Club of Arizona’s Safety Enhancement Stipend Program (Ordinance S-50981)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to retroactively apply for, and accept, if awarded, up to $7,500 from 100 Club of Arizona's Safety Enhancement Stipend program to fund Fire Investigators personal safety equipment. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept and for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The grant application period closed on June 1, 2024. If not approved, the grant, if awarded, would be turned down.
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Summary
The 100 Club of Arizona’s Safety Enhancement Stipend (SES) program was created in 2004 to provide assistance to public safety agencies for equipment to enhance the safety of officers and firefighters. The SES Program allows agencies to obtain equipment and training that is otherwise unavailable through other funding. The SES program allows agencies to obtain crucial safety equipment to keep their first responders safe.
Ballistic Vests for Fire Investigators
The Phoenix Fire Department has six fire investigators certified by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZ-POST). These investigators have undergone rigorous training to obtain Peace Officer certification, enabling them to perform duties like those of police officers. This certification is particularly vital for investigators who frequently interact with suspects during arson investigations. To ensure their safety, these investigators must have access to up-to-date ballistic vests, which are crucial for the protection of all peace officers. The total investment for this initiative is estimated at $7,500.
Contract Term
Term requirements are provided at the time of award; however, all funds will be expended by the Fire Department within one year of award acceptance.
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.