RECOMMENDATION(S):
Acting as the governing board of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, 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 $100,000 for the purchase of a towable emergency power generator.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (District) could receive up to $100,000 in federal funds if awarded. There is no local agency cost sharing requirement. The grant award may be lower than the amount requested and will be for a period of one year from the effective date of award.
BACKGROUND:
The District received approval to apply for and accept funding from the UASI Grants Program for two separate items, a generator and two vehicles, on the December 6, 2016 meeting, agenda item C.5. The program requires a separate board approval for each item for record keeping purposes. This request is for the first item:
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