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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