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To:	Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:	Jeff Carman, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Date:	March 13, 2018

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

2017 Assistance to Firefighters Grant

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 03/13/2018

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, Director
Candace Andersen, Director
Diane Burgis, Director
Karen Mitchoff, Director
Federal D. Glover, Director

Contact:

Lewis Broschard, Deputy Chief 925-941-3300

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: March 13, 2018
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to apply for and execute a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Grant Programs Directorate (GPD), Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG), in an amount not to exceed $375,000, for the purchase of a water tender unit.

FISCAL IMPACT:

90% Federal; 10% local agency match requirement.

BACKGROUND:

The purpose of the Assistance to Firefighters Program is to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. The funds provide critically needed resources that equip and train emergency personnel to recognized standards, enhance operational efficiencies, foster interoperability, and support community resilience. AFG has three activities: Operations and Safety, Vehicle Acquisition, and Regional Projects. Each activity has its own eligibility requirements.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (District) received approval to apply for projects under both Operations and Safety and Regional Projects from the Board of Directors at the January 16, 2018, meeting. The District would also like to apply for funding under Vehicle Acquisition to purchase a water tender. The District uses water tenders to transport water from a remote water source to the fire scene. An additional tender will increase the District's fire suppression capabilities.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

The District will not be able to take advantage of this funding opportunity.