HomeMy WebLinkAboutIII(I) Approval And Authorization To Expend Remaining Emegency Management Grant Funds In The Amount Of $20,180.00 For The Expansion Of The Emergency Radio System Agenda 6-19-2001
Item III I
Ocoee Fire Department
125 N. Bluford Ave. Ocoee, Florida 34761
R. D. Strosnider Business:407-656-2322
Fire Chief Emergency: 911
MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From: Richard Firstner, Assistant Fire Chief
Date: June 13, 2001
Re: Staff Report- Emergency Management Grant
Issue:
We are currently in the process of implementing the emergency management grant
for $49,940.00 awarded by the State for a disaster response radio system. The
original bid that was awarded to TRS Wireless for $29,260.00 met the scope of
work, and still left $20,180.00 available from the original award.
The State has approved expenditure of these available funds for the enhancement of
the grant project. TRS Wireless has provided a quote for the addition of 9 mobile
radios, 15 portable radios, and a portable Uhf emergency radio kit to provide
extended coverage on additional frequencies. Together with the $3,500.00 as a cash
match committed by the City, these additional components represent a substantial
expansion to the proposed project, and will greatly benefit the City's
communications capabilities.
Recommendation:
Staff requests the approval of the City Commission on the expenditure of the
remaining grant funds for the expansion of the emergency radio system, which are
reimbursable through the State. Total amount of the purchase is $19,545.00. The
remaining $650.00 from the grant award will also be used for the project, and will
be reimbursed.
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