Staff Report
City Council
Item No. {{section.number}}.E
Meeting Date: August 14, 2024
From: Michael Contreras, Fire Chief
Title: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) FEMA AFG Grant
RECOMMENDATION:
To accept an Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $154,607.27 and authorize $15,460.73 in local match funds.
BACKGROUND:
The Fire Department submitted an application for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and has been approved in the amount of $154,607.27 in federal funding. As a condition of this grant, it is required that the city contribute non-federal funds equal to or greater than 10.0% of the federal funds awarded, or $15,460.73 for a total approved budget of $170,068.00.
DISCUSSION:
The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) will be dedicated to the fire department wellness programs, focusing on the health and well-being of our firefighters. This grant will cover initial physicals for all personnel, mental health screening, cancer screening and wellness training.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Staff will utilize existing budget allocation to cover the grant match.
DESCRIPTION GENERAL
LEDGER
ACCOUNT
CODES
PROJECT
CODE
AMOUNT ONE TIME or
ONGOING
2024-2025 Health
Screening Fund 259 G0XXXX $154,607.27 One-time
2024-2025 Health
Screening Fund 100 G0XXXX 15,460.73 One-time
2024-2025 Total $170,068.00
FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal D – INNOVATION
Objective: Cathedral City continually focusses on improving service delivery and customer experiences by successfully leveraging technology and creative initiatives to improve public services, public safety, and stimulate economic growth.
D-7 Implement innovative community-based Fire Prevention programs regarding Drowning, Smoke Alarm Installation, Paramedic Services, Fall Prevention, and CPR.
Goal E - SAFETY
Objective: Cathedral City is safe for all who live, work, visit, and play in our community.
E-4 Strengthen the City's ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters by reviewing and updating the City's Emergency Operations Plans through annual training sessions and tabletop exercises.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. EMW-2023-FG-02826-Award Package