Ordinance to Approve $2.09 Million for Firefighter Safety Equipment

Original title: ORD Approp $2,089,200.00, Including $1,899,272.72 in Grant Funding from the U.S. Dept of Homeland Security (DHS) / FEMA, Through the State of FL Div of Emerg Mgmt, Under the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Prog, & $178,600.00 from Gen Fund Reserve for Federal Prog, & $11,327.28 from Gen Fund Bal, to Cover the Required 10% City Match from the City, for the FY 23 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Prog (AFG) to Enhance the Safety of the Public & Firefighters with Respect to Fire & Fire Related Hazards; Prov for City Oversight by JFRD, Emerg Preparedness Div (B.T. 25-031) (Wilson) (Req of Mayor) 1/14/25 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F 1/21/25 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 1/23/25 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 1/28/25 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer 2/3/25 NCSPHS Approve 8-0 2/4/25 F Approve 8-0 2/11/25 CO Approve 18-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 1/28/25

Record date · February 11, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The City Council has approved an ordinance to accept $2,089,200 in funding to enhance public and firefighter safety. The majority of the funding comes from a federal FEMA grant, with the remainder provided by the city's general fund to meet required matching obligations.

Why it matters

This ordinance authorizes the city to spend $2,089,200 on fire safety initiatives, requiring $189,927.28 in local city funds to unlock the federal grant portion.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD)

The department is responsible for project oversight and will receive the equipment or services funded by the grant.

Directly affected

City taxpayers

Taxpayer funds from the General Fund Reserve and Balance are being utilized to meet the 10% grant matching requirement.

Key Facts

Total appropriation of $2,089,200.00 approved for the FY 23 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
Federal grant funding from FEMA totals $1,899,272.72.
City contribution totals $189,927.28, comprised of $178,600.00 from the General Fund Reserve and $11,327.28 from the General Fund Balance.
The city contribution represents the required 10% match for the federal grant.

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The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) Emergency Preparedness Division is designated for project oversight.
The ordinance was approved by the City Council on February 11, 2025, with an 18-0 vote.
The legislation is tracked under file number 2025-0025-E.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the money for this project coming from?

The project is funded by a $1.89 million federal FEMA grant, supplemented by $189,927.28 from the city's s and balance.

What is the purpose of this funding?

The funds are designated for the FY 23 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program to improve safety for the public and firefighters regarding fire-related hazards.

Who is managing this project?

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) Emergency Preparedness Division is responsible for oversight.

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