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Grant Application - Gary Sinise Foundation First Responder Outreach
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jon Williams, Fire Marshal’s Office, Fire Marshal, 980-699-8880
ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorize the County Manager to submit the associated grant application and make necessary assurances and certifications associated with the grant application as substantially consistent with this agenda item, which includes the authorization to execute documents related to award of the grant and budget funds as appropriate.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The Gary Sinise Foundation provides grants to first responder departments for essential equipment and training through its First Responder Outreach Grant program. There are currently known areas in Union County where radio coverage is insufficient, preventing reliable communication among first responders. The Fire Marshal’s office seeks to purchase (2) digital vehicle repeater systems, which are crucial technology in modern public safety communications. They bridge the gap between portable radios and wide area radio networks, ensuring first responders maintain reliable communication in places where normal coverage drops off. Grant amount requested will be approximately $60,643.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no County match required for this grant so no cost to the County.