RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A FISCAL YEAR 2025 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT APPLICATION FOR LIFEPAK 35 CARDIAC MONITORS WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency administers the Fiscal Year 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program to help fire departments obtain equipment and resources that improve firefighter and public safety; and WHEREAS, the Salinas Fire Department seeks to replace aging LIFEPAK 15 cardiac monitor/defibrillators with Stryker LIFEPAK 35 units for frontline advanced life support response; and WHEREAS, the Salinas Fire Department uses cardiac monitors on high-acuity medical incidents including cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, trauma, and other critical events; and WHEREAS, the Department’s existing LIFEPAK 15 devices are aging and approaching or exceeding manufacturer-recommended service timelines WHEREAS, the estimated project cost is $732,000, and the City would be responsible for the required local cost share of 10% if the grant is awarded.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Salinas City Council authorizes the Fire Department to submit a Fiscal Year 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant application for the replacement of Stryker LIFEPAK cardiac monitor/defibrillators and related eligible costs.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 16th day of June 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
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Dennis Donohue, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia M. Soratos, City Clerk
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