SomervilleMeetings

23-0184 Mayor's Request Approved

Requesting approval to accept and expend a $17,821.96 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for the purchase of ballistic vests, helmets and medical equipment.

Introduced
Feb 9, 2023
Assigned to
City Council
Enactment #
215099
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History

  1. Mar 30, 2023
    City Council Mayoral Approval
  2. Mar 23, 2023
    City Council Approved · roll call: pass Meeting agenda, item 6.C.6.
  3. Mar 21, 2023
    Finance Recommended to be approved · roll call: pass Meeting agenda, item 16.
  4. Feb 9, 2023
    City Council Referred for recommendation Meeting agenda, item 7.16.

Official text

To the Honorable City Council: The Mayor respectfully requests that this Council accept and approve expending a grant of $17,821.96 from the Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department, under the provisions of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A. This grant does not require the commitment of new matching funds. The purpose of this grant is to pay for additional ballistic vests, helmets and medical equipment to protect firefighters operating at an active threat response. Appropriate staff will be available to answer any questions you may have. Thank you for your consideration of this item. Respectfully submitted, Katjana Ballantyne, Mayor