City Council
MEETING DATE: 4/8/2015
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Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Fire Department Grant - $25,000
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FROM:
John Muhr, Interim Fire Chief
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council accept the $25,000 grant from the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians for Fire Department projects.
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BACKGROUND:
In December 2014, the Cathedral City Fire Department received an announcement letter inviting proposals for a donation from the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (ACBCI). The Tribe has been a long standing community partner which has helped to fund many life safety initiatives throughout the years. Some of which are listed below:
• Purchase of a hazardous materials response unit
• Equipping our Incident Support Unit
• Funded truck staffing
• Purchased fire apparatus and equipment
• Purchased personal protective gear
• Purchased ten tablet computers for the Fire Prevention Program
DISCUSSION:
For this donation opportunity, CCFD has requested the assistance from the Tribe in funding the following purchases and training:
• Automated CPR Compression Device Batteries $3,000
• Advance Life Support Paramedic Treatment Simulator $8,000
• Installation of Secondary Fire Radios in two Fire Engines $3,000
• Fire Command Instructor Training $6,000
• Roof Ventilation Prop Construction $5,000
Total Donation Funding $25,000
FISCAL IMPACT:
There are no negative fiscal impacts to the General Fund, and the donation will enhance service delivery with the supplemental funding. The Department is in receipt of the $25,000 donation check and is seeking approval of the grant by Council. Acceptance of the grant carries with it no reporting or performance related requirements.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. ACBCI Donation Announcement Letter dated December 2014.
2. Cathedral City FD's completed application and attached cover letter