Title
Resolution Approving the City of Hampton, Virginia's Participation in and Appropriation of the 2017 Rescue Squad Assistance Fund (RSAF)-Special Initiative Grant through the Office of Emergency Medical Services Grant Program in the amount of $3,626.67
Purpose
The Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) announced that Hampton Division of Fire & Rescue was awarded an FY17 RSAF-Special Initiative Grant for an Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate (EMT-I) class by the Rescue Squad Assistance Fund (RSAF) Grant in the amount of $3,626.67 with a zero percent cost match of non-Federal funds. This grant has a performance period of May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2018.
Discussion:
The Financial Assistance for Emergency Medical Services Grants Program, known as the Rescue Squad Assistance Fund (RSAF) Grant Program is a multi-million dollar grant program for Virginia non-profit EMS agencies and organizations. Items eligible for funding include EMS equipment and vehicles, computers, EMS management programs, courses/classes and projects benefiting the recruitment and retention of EMS members.
Impact:
This initiative supports the Community Plan 2011 Update Public Safety Goal 4 “Hampton public safety personnel will receive on-going comprehensive training in best practices” by providing Emergency Medical Technician training to new members.
Rec
Approve.
Body
WHEREAS, the Office of Emergency Medical Services has awarded a 2017 Rescue Squad Assistance Fund-Special Initiative Grant to the City of Hampton, Virginia in the amount of $3,626.67 with no local match;
WHEREAS, the grant award covers the period of May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the grant funds will cover the cost of one Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate class.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Hampton, Virginia accepts and appropriates the 2017 Rescue Squad Assistance Fund-Special Initiative Grant in the amount of $3,626.67, with no local match for a total grant amount of $3,626.67, and any related supplemental funding, by the Office of Emergency Medical Services in accordance with the grant agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes the City Manager, or her designee, to take the necessary steps to implement this grant award.