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ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,500 FROM THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CITY AND COUNTY HEALTH OFFICIALS (NACCHO) TO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF THE MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM MANAGED BY THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION OF THE NORMAN FIRE DEPARTMENT, APPROVAL OF CONTRACT K-1920-103 AND BUDGET APPROPRIATION.
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BACKGROUND: In September 2019, the Norman Office of Emergency Management applied for a grant through the National Association of City and County Health Officials (NACCHO) to support the efforts of the Medical Reserve CORPS volunteer program, managed by Norman Emergency Management.
DISCUSSION: During September 2019, NACCHO provided notice to the Medical Reserve CORPS units of the availability of a grant for operational readiness. Norman Emergency Management coordinates the activities of the Cleveland County Medical Reserve CORPS. The grant was applied for and was approved for equipment needed to support community events and disaster response activities. The grant allows for the purchase of a small quiet generator, CPR manikin and training aids, a National Incident Management System approved identification system printer with supplies, outreach costs, and travel to the regional conference.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the City Council accept the grant in the amount of $7,500 and appropriate $7,500 from Special Grants Fund Balance (22-29000) to the following accounts in Project GF0024: Office Supplies ($500; account 22695508-43001); Professional Conferences ($2200; account 22695508-44603); Plant and Operating Equipment/Other (($2800; account 22695508-45199); Miscellaneous Equipment ($1500; account 22695508-45999) and Other Rentals and Leases ($500; account 22695508-44599). Reimbursement should be receipted into Other Revenue/Emergency Management (226-333360).