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Acceptance of $91,919 State Grant for Detroit Fire Department Training

Original title: Submitting reso. autho. Request to Accept and Appropriate the FY2017 System Maintenance of Knowledge and Education (SMOKE) training award. (The State of Michigan has awarded the City of Detroit Fire Department training funds under the System Maintenance of Knowledge and Education for a total of $91,919.26. The grant period is 10/1/2016 to 9/30/2017.) (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-20-17)

March 20, 2017

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution authorizes the Detroit Fire Department to receive and utilize $91,919.26 in state funding to support firefighter training activities between October 1, 2016, and September 30, 2017.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Detroit Fire Department

The department receives the grant funds to conduct training programs.

State of Michigan

The state provides the grant funding to the city.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 20, 2017.

What's next

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Summary

The City of Detroit is seeking authorization to accept and spend a $91,919.26 grant from the State of Michigan. These funds are designated for the System Maintenance of Knowledge and Education () training program for the Detroit Fire Department.

Key Facts

The City of Detroit is requesting authorization to accept and appropriate a grant totaling $91,919.26.
The funding is provided by the State of Michigan under the System Maintenance of Knowledge and Education (SMOKE) program.
The grant funds are specifically designated for Detroit Fire Department training.
The grant performance period is retroactive, covering October 1, 2016, through September 30, 2017.
The resolution was referred to the Public Health & Safety Standing Committee on March 20, 2017.
The resolution was formally introduced on May 5, 2017.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SMOKE program?

stands for System Maintenance of Knowledge and Education, a state-funded training program for fire departments.

How much money is the Detroit Fire Department receiving?

The department is receiving $91,919.26.

When can these funds be used?

The grant period covers expenses incurred between October 1, 2016, and September 30, 2017.

Why It Matters

This resolution authorizes the Detroit Fire Department to receive and utilize $91,919.26 in state funding to support firefighter training activities between October 1, 2016, and September 30, 2017.

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Retroactive Grant Approval

The resolution was introduced in May 2017 for a grant period that began in October 2016, indicating the city is seeking authorization for funds already in the performance period.

City of Detroit Fire Department

Connected Entities

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