Label
Training & Equipment Grant
Fire & Rescue Operations
Verdell Franklin (x3515)
(Revised)
Title
Authorizing the mayor to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in an amount not to exceed $2,765 to assist Toledo Fire & Rescue with the purchase of EMS equipment; authorizing the deposit, appropriation and expenditure of the grant proceeds; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The Ohio Department of Public Safety is pleased to announce that The Toledo Fire and Rescue Department has been awarded the EMS 2019-2020 Training & Equipment Grant from the Ohio Department of Public Safety. This $2,765 grant is awarded to assist with the purchase of 5 Sked rescue boards. The total cost for the Sked boards is $2,883.95. After the grant is applied this will leave the Department responsible for the remaining $ $118.95, which is included in the approved 2019 annual operating budget.
Summary
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the mayor is authorized to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Public Safety for the purchase of 5 Sked rescue boards for the Department of Fire and Rescue Operations.
SECTION 2. That grant proceeds in an amount not to exceed $2,765 is authorized to be deposited into the Operation Grants Fund, Account Code 2016-53000-3G04553STDSTD.
SECTION 3. That an amount not to exceed $2,765 is appropriated from the unappropriated grant proceeds of the Operation Grants Fund to Account Code 2016-53000-3G04553STDSTD; and further authorizing the expenditure of same for the purpose identified in Section 1.
SECTION 4. That an amount not to exceed $118.95 is authorized for expenditure from the General Fund, Account Code 1001-53000-3341002STDSTD, for the purpose identified in Section 1.
SECTION 5. That the Director of Finance is authorized to draw his warrant or warrants against Account Code listed in Sections 3 and 4 in an amount not to exceed $2,883.95 in payment of the above obligations upon presentation of the proper voucher or vouchers.
SECTION 6. That this Ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure and shall be in force and effect from and after its passage. The reason for the emergency lies in the fact that it is necessary for the immediate preservation and safety of the citizens of Toledo and to comply with grant funding obligations.
Vote on emergency clause: yeas 12, nays 0.
Passed: July 23, 2019, as an emergency measure: yeas 12, nays 0.
Attest:
Gerald E. Dendinger Matt Cherry
Clerk of Council President of Council
Approved: July 23, 2019
Wade Kapszukiewicz
Mayor