Item Number: 15
City Council / Board of Directors
Written Communications
Meeting of: May 19, 2026
Submitted By:
Keith C. Metzler, City Manager
Subject:
Letter of Support – CONFIRE Grant Application for Safe Streets and Roads for All Recommendation:
That Your Honorable City Council authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for CONFIRE’s grant application for Safe Streets and Roads for All.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
Background:
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act established the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) competitive grant program which funds regional, local, and tribal initiates through grants to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries. The SS4A program supports the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Roadway Safety Strategy with the goal of zero roadway deaths using a Safe System Approach that works to address and mitigate the risks inherent in our complex transportation system.
Discussion:
On May 1, 2026, CONFIRE requested that the City issue a letter of support for their SS4A grant application. CONFIRE’s proposal would further integrate the Triage Emergency Communications Nurse System (Triage ECNS) program into the emergency communications system, directly supporting SS4A’s goal of reducing roadway fatalities and serious injuries. The system prioritizes dispatch for sever crashes, reduces delays in care for critically injured individuals, and strengthens post-crash response coordination.
At the same time, Triage ECNS redirects non-emergency callers to appropriate care, reducing unnecessary ambulance transport and preserving EMS availability for critical incidents. Therefore, CONFIRE has respectfully requested the Council support of the SS4A grant application.
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Staff remains available for any questions you might have.
Prepared By:
Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk
Attachments: A. SS4A Grant Program Overview
B. Letter of Support