File #: 23-669   
Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 5/3/2023 In control: Clark County Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 5/16/2023 Final action:
Title: Ratify the SAFER grant application submission to the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the awarded amount not to exceed $274,291.20 for purchasing structural PPE, hiring a part-time recruitment and retention coordinator, and to provide volunteer stipends; authorize the Fire Chief to sign any additional grant documents, sign the award documents; and accept any funds awarded. (For possible action)
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. RR Submission.pdf

MOAPA VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

AGENDA ITEM

 

Petitioner:

Les Lee Shell, Deputy County Manager

Recommendation: 

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Ratify the SAFER grant application submission to the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the awarded amount not to exceed $274,291.20 for purchasing structural PPE, hiring a part-time recruitment and retention coordinator, and to provide volunteer stipends; authorize the Fire Chief to sign any additional grant documents, sign the award documents; and accept any funds awarded.  (For possible action)

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FISCAL IMPACT:

Fund #:

2920

Fund Name:

N/A

Fund Center:

12003500000

Funded PGM/Grant:

N/A

Amount:

$274,291.20

Description:

N/A

Additional Comments:

N/A

 

BACKGROUND: 

The Moapa Valley Fire Protection District is eligible for grant funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.  The grant application is characterized as the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response "SAFER" Program and improves or restores local fire departments' staffing and deployment capabilities so they may more effectively respond to emergencies.  The grant does not require any match and does not require a continuation of employment covered by the grant at the end of the performance period under the grant. 

If approved, the grant will be used to purchase PPE and provide volunteer stipends.  Additionally, the grant will fund one (1) part time recruitment and retention coordinator to manage volunteers and conduct onboarding and trainings.  This grant does not have a requirement for the Moapa Valley Fire Protection District to continue to fund the position at the end of the performance period of the grant. 

If awarded, this grant will provide funding to help with recruitment and retention of volunteers and provide a higher level of service to the greater Moapa Valley Area.  

Staff recommends that the Board ratify the submission of the attached grant application and accept any funds awarded.