RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to apply for and accept grant funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grants Program in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for the purchase of a towable emergency power generator and two stakeside Urban Search and Rescue (USAR)/Hazardous Materials support vehicles.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (District) could receive up to $250,000 in federal funds if both grants are awarded. There is no local agency cost sharing requirement. The grant award(s) may be lower than the amount requested and will be for a period of one year from the effective date of award(s).
BACKGROUND:
The UASI Program assists high-threat, high-density urban areas in efforts to build and sustain the capabilities necessary to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism.
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