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Subject: Urban Search And Rescue (USAR) Team Grant Funding
From: Oakland Fire Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To: 1) Apply For, Accept And Appropriate A Grant From The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) In The Amount Of One Million Forty One Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($1,041,900) To Meet Continuing Management, Training And Equipment Needs Of The Fire Department's Urban Search And Rescue (USAR) Team, And 2) Enter Into A Cooperative Agreement With The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) For The Period Of May 01, 2010 To August 31, 2011 To Provide Training To The Task Force, Respond As Requested To Local, State And National Incidents, And To Purchase Equipment To Support Our Response Capability As Directed By FEMA, And 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
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