Agenda Item # 9.e.
City Commission Regular Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 02/18/2014
- Re
- Florida Department of Health - Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Matching Grant 2014-2015
- Submitted For:
- Sean Baldwin
SUBJECT:
Approval to submit and acceptance of the Florida Department of Health - Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Matching Grant 2014-2015 for a total project cost of $8,000.
SUMMARY:
The Police Department requests approval to submit and accept the 2014-2015 EMS Matching Grant from the Florida Department of Health in the amount of $8,000. The Florida Department of Health will provide 75% ($6,000) funding to projects that improve or expand emergency medical services and there is a 25% ($2,000) local match requirement.
The Police Department intends to use the EMS Matching Grant funds to purchase Emergency Medical Pouches (advanced first aid equipment) and Advanced First Aid Training for road patrol officers. This equipment and training will enable officers to provide on-scene emergency medical care to officers and civilians in need, especially victims of life threatening injuries including gunshot wounds and other traumatic penetrating injuries.The ability for officers to provide stabilizing first aid to survivors until they can be transitioned to paramedics can save lives and reduce the severity of injuries.
The Police Department intends to use the EMS Matching Grant funds to purchase Emergency Medical Pouches (advanced first aid equipment) and Advanced First Aid Training for road patrol officers. This equipment and training will enable officers to provide on-scene emergency medical care to officers and civilians in need, especially victims of life threatening injuries including gunshot wounds and other traumatic penetrating injuries.The ability for officers to provide stabilizing first aid to survivors until they can be transitioned to paramedics can save lives and reduce the severity of injuries.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the request.
ALTERNATIVES:
None.
RESPONSIBLE STAFF:
Deputy Chief Frank J. Amandro, Support Services Bureau.
COORDINATED WITH:
Jackie Esposito, Program and Grant Coordinator.
Stephanie Smith, Fiscal Manager.
Lt. Chris Bender, Support Services Bureau.
Stephanie Smith, Fiscal Manager.
Lt. Chris Bender, Support Services Bureau.
Fiscal Impact
- Budgeted Y/N:
- N
- Fiscal Year:
- 2015
- Account:
- 101.3005.521.4990
- Amount:
- $2,000
OTHER INFORMATION:
Total project cost is $8,000, which includes grant funding of $6,000, and a local cash match not to exceed $2,000. The FY 2015 Budget has not yet been approved; therefore, the cash match has not yet been budgeted. However, the police department has sufficient resources to fund this project with no additional new funding.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| City Manager | Jennifer Robinson | 02/10/2014 09:33 AM |
| Finance Department | gjohnson | 02/10/2014 01:48 PM |
| City Manager | rbradshaw | 02/10/2014 03:51 PM |
- Form Started By:
- jesposito
- Started On:
- 01/28/2014 10:46 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 02/10/2014