REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Eric G. Parra, Interim City Manager
VIA: Scott M. Haberle, Fire Chief
PREPARED BY: Kevin Justin, Senior Management Analyst
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Approve and accept the Nicholas and Zachary Burt Memorial Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Grant Award from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, authorize the Fire Chief and Chief Financial Officer to execute grant documents, and approve appropriation of funds
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Statement of Issue:
City Council is requested to approve and accept the Nicholas and Zachary Burt Memorial Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Grant award of $53,400 from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for carbon monoxide poisoning prevention.
Financial Impact:
The Nicholas and Zachary Burt Memorial Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Grant totals $53,400 and includes a matching requirement of $13,350, which will be absorbed within the existing Fire Department budget. No additional funding is requested.
Recommended Action:
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A) Approve and accept the Nicholas and Zachary Burt Memorial Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Grant award of $53,400 from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission; and,
B) Authorize the Fire Chief and Chief Financial Officer to execute the grant agreement; and,
C) Approve the appropriation of grant revenues and expenditures in the amount of $53,400.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
On July 8, 2024, Staff was notified by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission of the Nicholas and Zachary Burt Memorial Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Grant award of $53,400 for carbon monoxide poisoning prevention. This funding will be used for the purchase and installation of new smart carbon monoxide alarms in City residences, installer training, and public outreach to educate residents on carbon monoxide poisoning prevention.
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