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Subject: Urban Search And Rescue Team Training
From: Oakland Fire Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To: 1) Apply For, Accept And Appropriate A Cooperative Agreement Program Grant From The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) For The Period May 01, 2009 To August 31, 2010 In The Amount Of One Million One Thousand Nine Hundred Ten Dollars ($1,001,910) For Continuing Management, Training And Equipment Needs Of The Fire Department's Urban Search And Rescue (USAR) Team, 2) Enter Into A Cooperative Agreement With The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) For The Grant Period To Comply With The Terms Of The Grant, 3) Waive The City's Competitive Bidding Requirements And Authorize Procurement Of Equipment From The General Services Administration Agency And Or Other Government Pricing Schedules, And 4) Award Equipment Contracts Without Return To Council; And, 5) Approve Travel For City Personnel Participating In The FEMA Cooperative Agreement Program On Short Notice Without Return To Council