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CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,742.88 AS PART OF AN OKLAHOMA OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT TO BE USED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY EVENTS AND DISASTER RESPONSE AND BUDGET APPROPRIATION.
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BACKGROUND: In January 2013, the Office of Emergency Management applied for and was approved to receive a grant from the Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security to support the Norman Citizen CORPS volunteer programs. The Grant awarded was for $10,992.13 and City Council accepted the grant on April 9, 2013.
DISCUSSION: In September 2013, the Office of Homeland Security announced another grant opportunity and Emergency Management was approved for additional funding in the amount of $29,742.88, increasing the original amount of the grant to $40,735.01. The grant allows for the purchase of a portable shelter with environmental unit used for field training, remote lighting capability, various outreach material for community events, a portable display unit, various manikins used for training. In addition it provides for canopies, fire extinguishers for a trailer, audiovisual equipment and tables to support activities.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that City Council accept the additional funds in the amount of $29,742.88 under the FYE 2010 Homeland Security Grant Program; receipt into Other Revenue: Emergency Management Grant (022-0000-331.13-60) and appropriate funds as follows.
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022-9508-422.30-15 - $6,921.00
022-9508-422.35-03 - $555.00
022-9508-422.36-10 - $22,266.88
The expenditure and revenue accounts project number is GF0071.