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The City of Portland ordains:

Section 1. The Council finds: 

1. The Department of Homeland Security, through its Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has offered the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program since 2000.
2. The AFG Program focuses on enhancing public safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards, providing financial assistance for critical training, equipment, enhancing operational efficiencies, foster interoperability, and support community resilience.
3. On November 8, 2021, AFG released the FY 2021 Notice of Funding Opportunity # DHS-21-GPD-044-00-98.
4. On April 7, 2023, FEMA awarded the one-year grant to the City and Portland Fire & Rescue, requiring acceptance within 30 days.
5. AFG Grant # EMW-2021-FG02666 provides $1,289,621.84 for Thermal Imaging Cameras, Vehicle Extrication Equipment, VHF Radios, Emergency Medical Services Training Aids, HazMat and Technical Rescue Team Trainings.
6. A 10% cash match of $117,238.35 is provided by Portland Fire & Rescue’s existing equipment and training budget

NOW, THEREFORE, the Council directs:

1. The Portland Fire & Rescue Chief is authorized to accept and execute a Department of Homeland Security Grant in the amount of $1,289,621.84, Exhibit A: Award, and to pay $117,238.35 in City matching funds in accordance with the grant condition.
2. The FY 2022/23 budget is hereby amended as follows:
   
   GRANTS FUND
   Fund 217
   Business Area – FR00
   Bureau Program Expenses– $698,694.04
3. The Office of Management & Finance Grants Office is authorized to perform all administrative matters in relation to the grant application, grant agreement or amendments, requests for reimbursement from the grantor, and to submit required online grant documents on the Bureau’s behalf.

Section 2. The Council declares that an emergency exists because the grant application must be submitted no later than May 7, 2023; therefore, this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Council.