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TO: Mayor Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Matt Anslow, Assistant Fire Chief
DATE: July 21,2023
SUBJECT:
Requesting approval to accept a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) award for new fire hose.
PURPOSE:
Requesting approval to accept a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) award for new fire hoses.
BACKGROUND:
The AFD has traditionally purchased hose for engines when they have been put in service. We have not opened an engine since 1999. The hose for new engines has been moved from the old engines. When hose has been purchased it has only been to replace hose that has failed testing or shows signs of external damage. The grant is specific to hose over 20 years old. There by replacing any hose that is original to the stations or purchased prior to 2003.
DISCUSSION:
Hose is one of our most important tools that the firefighters use at any fire. We have 3 separate sizes 1-3/4", 2-1/2" and 4". These hoses allow us to extinguish fires and bring water from the hydrants into the engines.
The grant revenue will be added to 101-3033-331.15-21.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Purchasing new hose for the AFD will help ensure that fire personnel have reliable hose that meets the latest standards. By accepting the grant, the city will save up to $287,659.09 towards the purchase of new fire hose and be able to replace the older hose in a more timely manner.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council authorize accepting the FEMA grant in the amount of $287,659.09 towards the purchase of new fire hose for the Aurora Fire Department.
cc: Finance Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant in the amount of $287,659.09 towards the purchase of new fire hoses for the Aurora Fire Department.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the Aurora Fire Department desires to replace its current Fire hose with new hose meeting the current National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) standards; and
WHEREAS, the Aurora Fire Department and the City of Aurora, IL were awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG), which requires the City of Aurora to accept; and
WHEREAS, Grant funds will be put into account 101-3033-331.15-21 with the expense being added to 101-3033-422.61-52 for the purchase of the new fire hose.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: Hereby authorize the acceptance of the FEMA AFG in the amount of $287,659.09.00.