Agenda Item# 5
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
01/23/2007
Agenda Report # 80
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: 2006 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program
INITIATED BY: Columbus Fire and EMS Department
Recommendation: Approval is requested to submit and if approved, accept a
grant of $73,684, or as otherwise awarded, from the 2006 Assistance to
Firefighters Grant Program (Fire Prevention and Safety Grant) and amend the
Multi-Governmental Fund by like amount.
Background: Funds have been allocated to the 2006 Assistance to Firefighters
Grant Program to improve fire prevention awareness to the citizens of Columbus.
The Columbus Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services requests $73684
to purchase a portable Fire Safety/Sprinkler Training House ($70,000) and
assorted training videos and materials ($3,682) that will be utilized to
enhance the current fire prevention training program. The Fire Prevention
Division has an outstanding Fire Safety Educator who has taught fire safety
programs in local schools to approximately 8,481 elementary students. The
children are being taught what to do in case of a fire. In addition to current
school programs, fire safety programs are also conducted at community centers,
and health fairs. The Fire Prevention Division has several programs in place to
aid the citizens of Columbus, Georgia. The department has a smoke alarm program
established where any citizen can call and request a smoke alarm and the
department will send a fire truck to install it for the resident. The
department also teaches fire safety to many assisted living facilities in
Columbus. The Fire Prevention Division has conducted 375 fire safety programs
in 2006. To date, the division has conducted over 450 life safety inspections,
issued 386 permits and installed 98 smoke alarms. The requested equipment will
greatly enhance the current training program, thus reducing fire injuries and
deaths in Columbus.
Analysis: The requested funding will be utilized to purchase a portable Fire
Safety/Sprinkler Training House ($70,000) and assorted training videos and
materials ($3,684).
Financial Considerations: The grant is for $73,684 and requires a 20% match
($14,737). If the grant is funded, the matching funds are available through
private donations already collected.
Legal Considerations: The Columbus Consolidated Government is eligible to
receive these funds.
Recommendation/Action: Authorize the City Manager to submit, and if approved,
accept a grant of $73,684 from the 2006 Assistance to Firefighters Grant
Program.
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