CITY OF ORLANDO
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM


Items Types:
Fire
For Meeting of:
February 23, 2015
District: ALL From:
Contract ID: Document Number:
Exhibits: Yes On File (City Clerk) : Yes Draft Only: No
Grant Received by City?: Yes

Subject:
FY2014 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant

Summary:
The Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant Program is part of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program through the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).  The purpose of the AFG Program is to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards by assisting fire prevention programs and supporting firefighter health and safety research and development. FP&S Activities are designed to reach high-risk target groups and mitigate the incidence of death and injuries caused by fire and fire-related hazards. OFD will be applying for approximately $35,000.00 to provide smoke alarms and smoke alarm installation to residents within the City of Orlando.  


Fiscal & Efficiency Data:
No fiscal impact to the city at this time. 


Recommended Action:
Approval of City Council to apply for grant and execution of signature memo by Mayor.


Agenda Item attachment(s) on file in the City Clerks Office.

Note: All agenda items must be in the City Clerk's office by Noon Friday, six(6) business days prior to the regular Monday City Council meeting.

Contact: April Taylor, 407-246-2544
Approved By:

Department Date and Time
Budget Outside Routing Approval 2/13/2015 9:50 AM
Budget Outside Routing Approval 2/13/2015 9:50 AM
Grants 2/13/2015 10:10 AM
City Clerk 2/13/2015 10:20 AM

ATTACHMENTS:
Name: Description: Type:
FY2014_Fire_Prevention_and_Safety_Grant_Approval_Form.pdf Grant Approval Form Backup Material
FY_2014_FPS_FOA.pdf FY2014 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant Backup Material
Authorization_Letter_FY2014_Fire_Prevention_and_Safety_Grant.docx Authorization Letter Backup Material

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