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Home My WebLink About01-03-2006 ITEM VIII-B-1CITY OF . * WASH,INGTON AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM Agenda Subject: Date: Fireman's Fund Grant Award December 23, 2005 Department: Attachments: Budget Impact: Fire Resolution No. 3963 and Grant Compliance Agreement Administrative Recommendation: City Council adopt Resolution No. 3963. Background Summary: On November 23, 2005, Fireman's Fund Insurance Company awarded Auburn Fire Department $29,000.00 in grant funds, which will be used to purchase high capacity inflatable rescue lift bags. A Grant Compliance Agreement needs to be ratified by the City and adopted by resolution. F0103-1 F5.6 Reviewed by Council & Committees: Reviewed by Departments & Divisions: ❑ Arts Commission COUNCIL COMMITTEES: ❑ Building ❑ M&O ❑ Airport X Finance ❑ Cemetery ❑ Mayor ❑ Hearing Examiner X Municipal Serv. ❑ Finance ❑ Parks ❑ Human Services ❑ Planning & CD X Fire ❑ Planning ❑ Park Board ❑ Public Works ❑ Legal ❑ Police ❑ Planning Comm. ❑ Other ❑ Public Works ❑ Human Resources ❑ Information Services Action: Committee Approval: ❑Yes ❑No Council Approval: []Yes ❑No Call for Public Hearing Referred to Until Tabled Until Councilmember: Cerino Staff: Kell Meeting Date: January 3, 2006 1 Item Number: VIII.B.1 AUBURN *MORE THAN YOU IMAGINED RESOLUTION NO. 3963 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF TWENTY-NINE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($29,000.00) AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO RATIFY THE NECESSARY AGREEMENTS TO ACCEPT SAID FUNDS WHEREAS, the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company recently launched a national philanthropic program known as the Fireman's Fund Heritage program, aimed at supporting firefighters for safer communities; and WHEREAS, the Auburn Fire Department has sufficiently shown the need for high capacity inflatable rescue lift bags to enhance suppression and extrication capabilities; and WHEREAS, the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company has elected to support this need by granting Twenty -Nine Thousand Dollars ($29,000.00) from the Fireman's Fund Heritage program to the Auburn Fire Department for the purchase of said equipment. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Auburn hereby accept:) a grant from the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company in the amount of Twenty -Nine Thousand Dollars ($29,000.00) for the purchase of high capacity inflatable rescue lift bags. The Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to ratify the Grant Compliance Agreement executed between the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company and the Auburn Fire Department in substantial conformity with the -------------------------------------------------- Resolution No. 3963 January 3, 2006 Page 1 Agreement attached hereto, designated as Exhibit "A", and incorporatE�d herein by reference. Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implemE�nt such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out directivE:s of the legislation. Section 3. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon passage and signatures hereon. SIGNED and DATED this day of January, 2006. CITY OF AUBURN PETER B. LEWIS MAYOR ATTEST: Danielle Daskam, City Clerk DAniel B. Heid, City Attorney Resolution No. 3963 January 3, 2006 Page 2 12/27/2005 TUE 15:58 FAX 2539313055 AUBURN FIRE DEPARTMENT Fwd' December 6, 2005 Fire Chlef Russ Vandver City of Auburn Fire Department 26 West Main Street Auburn, WA $8002 Dear Chief Vandver: Last year, Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, headquartered in Novato, Califomia, launched a national philanthropic program, Fireman's Fund Heritages", aimed at supporting firefighters fc safer communities. To date, Fireman's Fund has awarded millions of dollars in grants and donations to fire departments and burn prevention programs across the country. By now, you know that your organization was selected to receive a Fireman's Fund Heritage grant. Specifically, Fireman's Fund is awarding $29,0oo.00 for the purchase of NIT RESQ lift .bags. Enclosed Is your department's grant check. A task force of Fireman's Fund Insurance Company employees and agents selet�ted 11 employee -nominated fire departments and i fire chiefs' association to receive grants totaling nearly $300,000. This funding will impact many communities throughout the country. We look forward to future discussions with you and your staff about the potential impact this donation will have on your department -- please share your stories with us. Addhimally. we are interested in ! amino aWg any v pfUnteer oDDortunIH22 wittl yotir department. In the past, our employees have volunteered at firedepartment community outreach events, fundraisers and have even participated in CERT training, To further discuss volunteer opportunities, please contact us at the email address or telephone number Iisted'below. For your reference, I have attached a copy of the compliance agreement you signed and submitted to us..Thls document provides additional background information on thug timing and utilization of funds. If you have any questions or would like more information, please call (866) 440-8716 or send an email to berltaoe Offic.com. I Sincerely, Darryl Siry Executive Director, Fireman's Fund Heritage Senior Vice President, Fireman's Fund.insurance Company; Encl. kwan's Fund 777 San Marin Drive Insurance Companies Novato, CA 94998 A company of Allianz Phone 415.999.2000 1002- 0i)5 12/27/2005 TUE 15:58 FAX 2539313055 AUBURN FIRE DEPARTMENT lU3iUo.; s%2005 FRI 13:32 FAX 25393130ES AUBURN FIRE DEFA,RT9ENT � ra 002,100; Grant Compliance Agreement This agreement Is made and enteral into this Eighteenth day of November, 2005 by and between fireman's Fund Insurance Company (FFIC) of Novato, Ct3111sotIa, and The City of Auburn located at 25 West Main Street Auburn, Washington 98002. ' Whereas, it Is intended that the Department will utilize a grant award or donation reCeiNed from FFIC for the spect purpose -outlined in the Department's grant application andtor approved by FFIC. FFIC reserves the right to communicate with and visit the Department on an ongoing basis to ensure thz the finding is utilized for the egress purpose Intended, The Department is required to apply a grant or donation from FFIC within six months of receipt of funds. Additionally, the Department must supply FFIC with a copy of the paid Imtoice within 30 days of purchases utifixing funding from a Fireman's Fund Harftge grant or donation, The Department must nobly FFIC within 60 days of receipt of funds it it decides to purchase a different quantity of items than what was awarded by FFIC, or If It. chooses to apply funds differently than origfnall} intended or approved by FFIC. Unused funds must be retumed'to FFIC. If the Department plans to use funds for any purpose other thart'originally outlined and approved by FFIC the Department rtrust first obtain approval from FFIC. In the event that the anent Briding is not uttllzed for the purposes) approved by FFIC and/or outlines! In the original grant apptl *Wn and FFIC i$ not notified of any changes to the original request; FFIC reserves the right to revoKe the grant funding or donation, request the return of the full granttdonaiion amdunt, and eliminate the Department from a*n.elderation for fi ure funding through the Fireman's Fund Hent k program. If fife•-pepartment I.s awarded a grant ordoMWon, FFIC mterves the right to publicize ft t+squest and award in ail macfietir�p and communications activities. FFiC Invite, your department to co r>fact us to discuss any additional raadoet a or publico relat-ions assistance rm can provide on your W!half. i Frnatly,.as a way to. demonstrate the overall impact of this grant program, FRO asks that ifte Department provide documenteticih demonatraffng th* ONOU the furidinq has had on operatlorls. This r rt tie documented via E -mal, W#er, photos, video, or how over the department sees fit We regi:Iest that this impact be documerd arra shared with FFIC within soc'motrths of the receipt of the Brent or donation.- - - • i, By Signing tfils agrt OW.V4 Deparb»ent Vr'oes to Carry out tft, a aforementioned seffiWas as In WITNESS WHI:aEaF, fhe parties hereto have exeaLW this gement as of the dais ifrst witAessed . above. Agreed to and Axepted: Departmant: —Cibrof Auburn Fire De artrnerrt Lay: PC) 01 Print Name and Title. Dept, iaxtf=ed ID f: 91-6061228 tenant Checks '� Addressed to: CdyofAubum