Title
2017 Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant Program (Ordinance S-43594)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to apply for, accept, and if awarded, enter into an agreement for up to $45,500 in funding from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant Program. The application period will close on June 1, 2017. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept and for the City Controller to disburse any grant monies awarded. If this request is not granted, the Fire Department will not submit a grant application.
Report
Summary
The purpose of Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grants is to provide life-saving equipment and needed resources to first responder and public safety organizations. The grant application will request $45,500 to purchase 1,300 name panels for firefighter turnout jackets, the traditional firefighter gear that firefighters wear. Name panels are constructed from the same materials as a turnout jacket to combat structure fires. Each panel contains the name of the firefighter and is attached in the back, lower portion of the jacket. The addition of the name panels enhances firefighter visibility, which can become difficult in zero-visibility conditions that are commonly encountered in burning structures.
Procurement Information
If awarded, the Fire Department will administer the grant in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10.
Contract Term
Grants are anticipated to be awarded on or around July 15, 2017 and will have a one-year period of performance.
Financial Impact
If awarded, the City of Phoenix Fire Department would receive up to $45,500 in funding. The grant program does not require a matching contribution from awardees.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Fire Department.