Columbus, Georgia

Agenda Item________

COLUMBUS CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT

Council Meeting

November 4, 2003



Agenda Report #__________



TO: Mayor and Council



SUBJECT: Federal Emergency Management Agency ? Fire Prevention Grant



INTITIATED BY: Department of Fire/Emergency Medical Service

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Recommendation: Approval is requested to submit an application and if approved

accept a Federal Emergency Management Agency Grant for up to $100,000 funded by

the FY2003 Assistance to Firefighters Fire Prevention and Safety Program.



Background: This grant will greatly enhance our ability to provide fire

prevention education to our community. The Fire Safety House, which is a

mobile classroom, has the capability of simulating real fire situations without

exposing participants to fire hazards; permits the practice of exiting

procedures during fires to include simulating smoke and fire; it also simulates

an exit door which is hot to the touch indicating that another route must be

taken to escape the fire; teaching kitchen safety (the unit is equipped with a

complete kitchen for simulations); it is also equipped with a sprinkler

demonstration system and a severe weather awareness package.



Analysis: The implementation of this program will greatly enhance our ability

to provide fire prevention education to schools, civic organizations, community

groups and businesses.



Financial Considerations: The attached resolution authorizes to submit an

application and if approved accept a grant for up to of $100,000 with a 30%

match from the Contingency Fund and amend the budget by increasing the

Multi-Governmental Fund 216 by a like amount



Legal Considerations: The Columbus Consolidated Government/Columbus Fire

Department is an eligible applicant under the grant eligibility requirements.



Recommendation/Action: Approval is requested to submit an application if

approved accept a Federal Emergency Management Agency Grant funded by the

FY2003 Assistance to Firefighters Fire Prevention and Safety Program.



A RESOLUTION



NO.___________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION AND IF APPROVED ACCEPT A

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY GRANT (FEMA) FOR UP TO $100,000 FUNDED

UNDER THE FY2003 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY PROGRAM

AND, APPROVE THE ALLOCATION OF A 30% CASH MATCH.



WHEREAS, the Columbus Consolidated Government is committed to supporting the

Columbus Fire Department through the implementation of fire preventative

programs in our city, and;



WHEREAS, the Columbus Fire Department has developed an application to provide a

Fire Safety House (a mobile fire prevention classroom), a one ton truck to tow

the Fire Safety House and appropriate fire prevention materials; and,



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to:



1. Submit an application and if approved accept a Federal Emergency Management

Agency Grant for up to $100,000 funded by the FY2003 Assistance to Firefighters

Fire Prevention and Safety Program;

2. Approve a cash match of 30% from the General Fund Contingency;and,

3. Amend the budget by increasing the Multi-Governmental Fund 216 by a like

amount.





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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia held the

__4th__ day of

November__, 2003 and adopted at said meeting by the affirmative vote of

________ members of said Council.







Councilor Allen voting __________

Councilor Anthony voting __________

Councilor Davis voting __________

Councilor Henderson voting __________

Councilor Hunter voting __________

Councilor McDaniel voting __________

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________

Councilor Rodgers voting __________

Councilor Suber voting __________

Councilor Woodson voting __________





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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor