HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2010-021 EMS Matching Grant program for EMS Vehicle RESOLUTION NO. 2010-021
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 TO
ACQUIRE A NEW EMS VEHICLE DECLARING ONE EXISTING EMS
VEHICLE SURPLUS AND AVAILABLE FOR SALE ONCE THE NEW EMS
VEHICLE IS PLACED INTO SERVICE; 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, 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$25,000.00 through the use
of other qualified governmental contract awards or through advertisement and award of City
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 one Freightliner M2 Crew
Cab rescue transport vehicle in the approximate amount of$265,000.00; 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 approximate
amount of$66,250.00; and
WHEREAS, the City has an aging fleet of EMS vehicles that were built by Freightliner
and are of similar size and function as the Freightliner M2 Crew Cab which require expensive
repairs and maintenance due to their age and use; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has determined that it is advantageous for the City of
Dania Beach to participate in this grant;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to apply for the grant for the vehicle
identified above.
Section 2. That the City Manager is authorized to execute all documents required by
the State of Florida Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services in order to
receive all equipment purchased under the subject grant.
Section 3. Upon approval of the grant, the Director of Finance is authorized to
appropriate the Grant Fund receipts accordingly and also provide for transfer, appropriation and
use of$66,250.00 for the required grant matching costs from General Fund - Fire Rescue Impact
Fee Reserve balances into the Fire Rescue - Capital Equipment account #001-2202-522-6430.
Section 4. Upon receipt, implementation of the new rescue vehicle by the Fire
Rescue EMS Division, one of the existing City rescue vehicles shall be declared surplus and sold
by the City of Dania Beach
Section 5. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution
are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 6. That this Resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED on February 9, 2010.
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ANNE CASTRO
's FiRsrceTr MAYOR—COMMISSIONER
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LOUISE S ILSON, CMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AST F 7
AND CORRECTNESS:
THOMAt J. A S11110
CITY ATTO EY
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