Title
Request to Apply for and Accept 2023 Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program Funds (Ordinance S-50386)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to retroactively apply for, and accept, if awarded, up to $250,000 from the Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) Program to fund the development of a Community Wildfire Protection Plan for the City of Phoenix. 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 If not approved, the grant application will be rescinded.
Report
Summary
The Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program (CWDG) aims to assist local communities that are at risk of wildfires. It focuses on helping communities that face a high or very high risk of wildfires, have low incomes, or have been affected by severe disasters that increase the likelihood of wildfires.
The CWDG provides financial support to create and update Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPP) and carry out the projects outlined in these plans. Additionally, it aids communities in restoring and maintaining their natural surroundings, fostering communities that can adapt to wildfires, and enhancing their ability to respond to wildfires effectively.
The City of Phoenix's Office of Emergency Management and Fire Department's Community Risk Education & Wildland Urban Interface Division will use these funds to create a comprehensive Community Wildfire Protection Plan for the entire City. This plan will serve as the primary document for outlining, executing, and monitoring the City's priorities in managing wildfire risks. Upon completion, the CWPP will enable the City to apply for future opportunities in the CWDG program.
Procurement Information
The Fire Department will administer the grant in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10.
Contract Term
The grant Period of Performance is five years and is projected to begin on or around Jan. 30, 2024.
Financial Impact
The grant has a 10 percent required cost match. Funds are available in the Fire Department's operating budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays, the Fire Department and Office of Emergency Management.