HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 04212009 - C.56RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, Crockett-Carquinez Fire Protection District, or designee, to apply for
and accept Department of Homeland Security, Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program funding in the amount of
$159,938 for equipment purchases.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None. The 5% match requirement (approximately $8,000) for these funds will be met by contributions from C&H,
Conoco/Phillips, and the Crockett Foundation.
BACKGROUND:
The Crockett-Carquinez Fire Protection District would like to purchase additional equipment, including a Type 4
Engine (brush truck) and radio equipment. The Department of Homeland Security offers a competitive grant process
to help fund equipment needs. The Fire Chief, Crockett-Carquinez Fire Protection District has been very succcessful
in securing both the grant funds and donations from the community to satisfy the match requirements.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 04/21/2009 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYES ____ NOES ____
ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____
RECUSE ____
Contact: Jerry Littleton (510)
787-2717
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of
the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: April 21, 2009
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: , Deputy
cc:
C.56
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Crockett-Carquinez Fire Protection District
Date:April 21, 2009
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Application request for Federal Grant Funding for the Crockett-Carquinez
FPD