HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2022-016 SAFER Grant ApplicationRESOLUTION NO.2022-016
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY TO
THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ("FEMA") FOR A
2021 STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
("SAFER") GRANT; AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO
EXECUTE THE APPLICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City's call volume for Fire Rescue services has continually increased
over the years and to ensure the highest level of service and lowest response times, the City
Manager recommends adding one rescue unit with a full complement of staffing; and
WHEREAS, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards provide that a
full complement of staffing is comprised of nine (9) firefighters and five (5) lieutenants
(supervisors); and
WHEREAS, FEMA is accepting Fiscal Year 2021, Staffing For Adequate Fire And
Emergency Response ("SAFER") Grant applications of local fire departments for the purpose of
providing funding to assist in increasing the number of firefighters to help communities meet
industry minimum standards and attain 24-hour staffing to provide protection from fire and fire
related hazards, and to fulfill traditional missions of fire departments; and
WHEREAS, the funding, if awarded, would be for thirty-six (36) months and provide one
hundred percent (100%) of the base salary and benefit costs of each position funded with no cash
or in -kind match required by the City, except for the cost differential between an entry level
firefighter and lieutenant position; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dania Beach therefore desires to apply for a Fiscal Year 2021
SAFER Grant;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the above "Whereas" clauses are ratified and confirmed, and they are
made a part of and incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.
Section 2. That a Fiscal Year 2021 SAFER Grant application to FEMA is approved
and the proper City officials are authorized to execute and submit the application.
Section 3. That the City Manager and City Attorney are authorized to make minor
revisions to the application as may be deemed necessary and proper for the best interests of the
City.
Section 4. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution
are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 5. That this Resolution shall become effective upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on January 25, 2022.
ATTEST:
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THOMAS SCHNEIDER, CMC
CITY CLERK W��"i
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
E A. B UTSIS
I ATTORNEY
TAMARA
MAYOR
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