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Subject: 2014 US&R Grant
From: Oakland Fire Department
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: 1) Authorizing The City Administrator, Or Designee To (A) Enter Into A Grant Cooperative Agreement To Accept And Appropriate Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Funds For The Period Of September 1, 2014 To February 29, 2016, In The Amount Of One Million Two Hundred Fifty Eight Thousand One Hundred Thirty One Dollars ($1,258,131) To Meet Continuing Management, Training And Equipment Needs Of The Fire Department's Urban Search And Rescue (US&R) Task Force; And (B) Expend FEMA Grant Funds In Accordance With The Preliminary Spending Plan Without Further City Council Approval, Including The Purchase Of US&R Equipment From The General Services Administration (GSA) And Other Government Pricing Schedules; And 2) Waiving The City's Advertising And Bidding Requirements For The Purchase Of The US&R Equipment When Necessary Under Grant Guidelines; And; 3) Approving Travel For City Personnel Who Provide Services Under The FEMA Grant And Cooperative Agreement Of Short Notice Without Further Council Authorization