HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2009-014 Authorizing Participation in an EMS Matching Grant ProgramRESOLUTION NO.2009-014
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN AN EMS MATCHING GRANT
PROGRAM FUNDED THROUGH THE STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GRANT;
PROVIDING FOR FUNDING, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Dania Beach, Part III, Article 3, Section 4,
Subsection 0), provides that during unusual conditions or emergencies, the City Commission
may, by resolution, authorize the purchase by the City Manager of designated supplies, services,
equipment and materials in amounts in excess of Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00)
without competitive bids and without advertisement for bids; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dania Beach Fire -Rescue Department has the opportunity to
participate in an EMS matching grant program for the purchase of four Lifepak 15's including
batteries and chargers, in the total amount of $112,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the City has a budget of $50,400.00 for the purchase of Self Contained
Breathing Apparatus in the FY 2009 budget and this purchase can be delayed to FY 2010; and
WHEREAS, the grant provides for 75% of the total amount of the purchase to be paid by
the State of Florida with a balance to be paid by the City of Dania Beach in the amount of
$28,000.00; and
WHEREAS, some of the existing cardiac monitoring equipment is outdated and no longer
serviceable; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has determined that it is advantageous for the City of
Dania Beach to participate in this grant;