HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2024-035 SAFER Grant Application for FEMARESOLUTION NO. 2024-(51:fi
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR
A FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ("FEMA") "SAFER"
GRANT TO COVER 2023 STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PERSONNEL COSTS; 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 2023, 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 ca sh
or in-kind match required by the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dania Beach therefore desires to apply for a Fi scal Year 2023
SAFER Grant for five (5) firefighters.
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 2023 FEMA SAFER Grant application 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 w ith this Reso luti on
are rep ealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 5. That this Resolution shall be effective 10 days after passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on M&r Ch 2fo ' 2024.
Motion by CGYYlml S5JcY)R1 ~ntf5, second by ~ I{(_ µcu fr: tlv.£\ l£n .
Unanimous / FINAL VOTE ON ADOPTION:
Commissioner Joyce L. Davis
Commissioner Tamara James
Commissioner Marco Salvino
Vice Mayor Lori Lewellen
Mayor Archibald J. Ryan IV
Yes No
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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