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Consider acceptance of a Texas Department of State Health Services 2014 EMS Local Projects Grant Award of $2,450 to allow the purchase of a grant funded vehicle extraction rescue tool and take appropriate action.
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BACKGROUND:
The Farmers Branch Fire Department was awarded a Texas Department of State Health Services 2014 EMS Local Projects Grant Award of $2,450 to purchase a vehicle extraction rescue tool. The Fire Department has received a Contract Pricing Worksheet from the HGACBuy governmental purchasing cooperative to purchase a HURST eDraulic Combi Rescue Tool for $10,734. The HURST eDraulic Combi Rescue Tool is used to extricate patients who are trapped in their vehicle as a result of a Motor Vehicle Accident. The new eDraulic Combi Rescue Tool will be assigned to Quint 133 and will replace a well-used 10 year old gas powered rescue tool.
DISCUSSION:
This request supports the City's 2014 Strategic Plan Core Value #1-Provide safety and security for citizens, visitors and businesses through progressive public safety programs and Core Value #7-Provide efficient and fiscally sound government through conservative budgeting, spending and resource management (Objective #67-Apply for and utilize grant funding to enhance citizens services and to further the mission, values and goals of the City).
The total cost to the City after the Grant award has been received will be $8,284. There are sufficient funds available in the FY 2013-14 fixed assets account to cover the City's portion of the purchase price.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Administration recommends acceptance of the 2014 Texas Department of State Health Services 2014 EMS Local Projects Grant.
ACTIONS:
1) Motion to accept the 2014 Texas Department of State Health Services 2014 EMS Local Projects Grant Award of $2,450.
2) Motion to deny the 2014 Texas Department of State Health Services 2014 EMS Local Projects Grant Award of $2,450.
3) Motion to modify to meet the needs of the Counci...
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