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ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ALDERS OF THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT FFY24 FOR FEDERAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,299,500.00 WITH A 10% CONTRIBUTION OF $118,136.36 FOR A FEDERAL AMOUNT OF $1,181,363.64 TO REPLACE AND UPGRADE RADIO EQUIPMENT AND AIR CYLINDERS WITH PERMISSION TO APPLY AND ACCEPT, EXECUTE AND IF NECESSARY, MODIFY ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS, CONTRACTS, AND SUCH INSTRUMENTS AS DEEMED NECESSARY
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WHEREAS, the City of New Haven through its Department of Fire Services is responsible for containing and extinguishing fires for the 20 square miles boundaries of the City of New Haven; and,
WHEREAS, The FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT (AFG) offers funds and other resources to communities to aid local departments in fire prevention and response; and,
WHEREAS, the Fire Department is requesting funds from FEMA to replace vehicles and apparatus that will protect firefighters during transportation and protect firefighters and provide firefighters with modern safety devices for future emergency response; and,
WHEREAS, the Fire Department is requesting funds from FEMA to replace and upgrade radio equipment and air cylinders to optimize safety and security of the City of New Haven and surrounding communities; and,
WHEREAS, this funding provides framework and reimbursement for activities necessary for the preparedness, prevention, response, and recovery missions required for the City Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security; and,
WHEREAS, the Fire Department is seeking alternative methods of funding and partnerships to alleviate the burden of the taxpayer; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Alders of the City of New Haven supports efforts to provide and enhance public safety for its firefighters and its community by ensuring that necessary and up to date equipment is put in u...
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