CITY OF ORLANDO
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM


Items Types:
Fire
For Meeting of:
September 25, 2017
District: ALL From:
Contract ID: Document Number:
Exhibits: Yes On File (City Clerk) : Yes Draft Only: No
Grant Received by City?: Yes

Subject:
FY2016 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 has received $25,000 to provide smoke alarms and smoke alarm installation to residents within the City of Orlando.  There is a 5% match to this grant.

Fiscal & Efficiency Data: See attached Fiscal Impact Statement

Recommended Action:
Approval of City Council to accept grant.




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, 321-235-5439; Linda Pereira 407-246-2898
Approved By:

Department Date and Time
Budget Outside Routing Approval 9/13/2017 3:32 PM
Grants 9/13/2017 3:07 PM
Budget Outside Routing Approval 9/13/2017 3:32 PM
City Clerk 9/13/2017 3:41 PM

ATTACHMENTS:
Name: Description: Type:
Fiscal_Impact_Statement_FP_S_FY2016.doc Fiscal Impact Statement Backup Material
Grants___Financial_Assistance_Approval_Form.Workday_FPS_FY2016.docx Grant Approval Form Backup Material
FPS_FY2016_Award_Package_-_Smoke_Alarms.pdf FPS FY2016 Award Package - Smoke Alarms Backup Material

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