Title
Consider approval to accept the SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response) Grant from FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) in the amount of $2,893,637 and authorizing 8 additional Firefighter positions; authorizing City Manager to sign.
Summary
See attached staff memo.
Fiscal Impact:
Year 1 - $1,173.096.00 Federal Share / $391,032.00 Applicant Share
Year 2 - $1,173.096.00 Federal Share / $391,032.00 Applicant Share
Year 3 - $547,445.00 Federal Share / $1,798,747.00 Applicant Share
Total Federal Share $2,893,637
Staff Recommendation:
The Coppell Fire Department recommends accepting the implementation schedule associated with the Grant and move forward with a budget amendment to authorize the hiring of 8 additional firefighters, from 95 Full Time Employees FTE to 103, within the current FY2018-19 budget. The adopted budget along with the authorized Grant Award will be sufficient and not require additional funding.
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Sustainable City Government