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CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,995 FROM THE OKLAHOMA OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY TO BE USED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE AN EQUIPMENT TRAILER FOR THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND BUDGET APPROPRIATION TO GRANT PROJECT ACCOUNTS.
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BACKGROUND: In October 2015, the Office of Emergency Management applied for and was approved to receive a grant from the Office of Homeland Security to support the Norman Citizens CORPS volunteer programs.
DISCUSSION: During October 2015, the Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security provided a notice of funding availability for local Citizen CORPS programs. Norman Emergency Management applied for and received approval for equipment needed by the Norman Emergency Response Volunteers and the Cleveland County Medical Reserve CORPS (MRC) to support community events and disaster response. The grant allows for the purchase of a large, enclosed equipment trailer; display items for community outreach and education; improved computer storage capability; and MRC responder backpacks.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that City Council accept the grant in the amount of $21,995 under the FY2014 Homeland Security Grant Program; receipt into the Special Grants Fund, Other Revenue: Emergency Management Grant (account 022-0000-331.13-60) and appropriate funds as follows:
Other Supplies/Materials/Miscellaneous (022-9508-422.31-99) $600
Uniform & Clothing/Wearing Apparel (022-9508-422.35-03) $150
Minor Equipment & Tools (022-9508-422.36-10) $1,055
Miscellaneous Services/Express & Freight (022-9508-422.47-02) $150
Service Equipment/Trailers (022-9508-422.50-10) $20,000
The expenditure and revenue accounts project number is GF0073.