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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2003
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
THROUGH THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
PREPAREDNESS AND ASSISTANCE TRUST FUND FOR
AN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT MUNICIPAL MATCHING
GRANT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000,
PROVIDING FOR A MATCH OF UP TO $100,000 FOR
LIGHTWEIGHT PERSONAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
FOR ALL CITY FIRE RESCUE PERSONNEL; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac wishes to improve
emergency management capabilities within the City in the fundamental areas of response
and recovery; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac Emergency Preparedness Plan (1997) provides a
guideline for the preparation, recovery and mitigation of emergencies and disasters; and
WHEREAS, the Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance Trust Fund,
administered by the Florida Department of Community Affairs, provides grant funding under
the Emergency Management Municipal Grant Program for local governments to implement
projects that will further state and local emergency management objectives; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to purchase lightweight personal protective clothing, also
known as wildland firefighting gear, for all City fire rescue personnel to be used in non-
structural emergency response operations; and
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WHEREAS, the lightweight personal protective clothing will provide appropriate
protection for technical rescue operations while providing the optimal comfort and mobility
for fire rescue personnel; and
WHEREAS, the granting agency requires that the applicant show evidence of a firm
commitment to provide matching funds; and
WHEREAS, the City has been awarded a grant from the Federal Emergency
Management Agency for lightweight personal protective clothing that can be used as a
match for this grant application; and
WHEREAS, the granting agency requires that the applicant show evidence of a
delegation of authority to the City Manager to make the application; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac is committed to provide the
resources needed to maintain the equipment should funds be awarded; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager and the Fire Chief recommend filing of the application, a
copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac deems it to be in the best
interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to submit an application to the
Florida Department of Community Affairs through the Emergency Management
Preparedness and Assistance Trust Fund for an Emergency Management Municipal Grant
in an amount not to exceed $50,000, providing for a City match of up to $100,000 to
purchase lightweight personal protective clothing for all City fire rescue personnel.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA:
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Section 1: The foregoing "WHEREAS' clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as
being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this resolution.
Section 2: The City Manager is hereby authorized to submit the Emergency
Management Municipal Grant, which is made a part hereof as Exhibit A, and request up to
$50,000 in grant funds providing for a 2:1 match up to $100,000 match to purchase
lightweight personal protective clothing for all City fire rescue personnel.
Section 3: All resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such
conflict.
Section 4: If any clause, section, other part or application of this Resolution is held by
any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, in part or in application,
it shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion or applications of this Resolution.
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Section 5: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 8th day of January, 2003.
ATTEST:
MARION S NSON, CMC
CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that
I have approved this
RESOLUTION as to form.
RECORD OF COMMISSION
MAYOR SCHREIBERi�
DIST 1: VIM. PORTNER�
DIST 2: COMM. MISHKIN _
DIST 3: COMM. SULTANOF
DIST 4: COMM. ROBERTS
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TITLE OF PROJECT Tamarac Fire Rescue Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
AMOUNT REQUESTED FROM STATE $ 50,000
AMOUNT MATCHING FUNDS COMMITTED $ 214,545 CASH
$ 14,355 IN -KIND
This is an application for a competitive grant under (indicate ONLY one):
1) Emergency Management Competitive Grant Program, or
X 2) Municipal Competitive Grant Program
The application is submitted for consideration in the following category (select ONLY one):
1) A project that will promote public education on disaster preparedness
and recovery issues.
2) A project that will enhance coordination of relief efforts of statewide
private sector organizations, including public -private business
partnerships.
3) A project that will improve the training and operations capabilities of
agencies assigned lead or support responsibilities in the State
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan,
X 4) A project that will otherwise further state and local emergency
management priorities identified in the Notice of Fund Availability.
APPLICANT INFORMATION:
_ . .�. r
Name o Organization: _ City o Tamarac _
Address of Organization: 7525NW 888 Avenue, Tamarac, FL33321
E-mail address: kimp@tamarac.orq _
Name of Chief Elected Official: Mayor Joe Schn 'eber
Name of Chief Administrative Officer: _City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller
Name of Applicant Contact: Kimberly Perron
Title of Applicant Contact: Special Projects Coordinator
Telephone Number of Applicant Contact: (954) 718-3051 _
Federal Employee Identification (FEID) Number: 59-1039552
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Must comply with 9G-19.008(7), F.A.C., or application
will not be scored] a
Signature: P7
Title: Citv Manaaer
If delegation of authority has to be submitted with this application, it should he attached to this
page.
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Municipal Competitive Grant Application
Table of Contents
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Transmittal Letter
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Title Page
2
Table of Contents
3
Proposed Project Presentation
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Emergency Management Problem Statement
4
Project Description
5
Alternatives
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Project Benefits and Justification
6
Consistency with State and Local Plans
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Budget
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Matching Funds
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Personnel Qualifications
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Tie Breaker Questions
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Appendices*
Appendix A — Broward County Prioritized LMS List
Appendix B — Letters of Support
Appendix C -- Excerpts from Statutes, Rules and Plans
Appendix D — FEMA Grant Award Letter
Appendix E — Tamarac City Commission Resolution for Matching Funds
Appendix F — Resumes
* Appendices are not attached to original submittal but are available upon request.
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PROPOSED PROJECT PRESENTATION
Emergency Management Problem Statement
The City of Tamarac is located in northwestern Broward County. At just over
56,000 residents, the City is the 1 Ott' largest city in Broward County and the 36th largest
municipality in the state. Tamarac has been traditionally considered a retirement
community. The latest census indicated that 38% of Tamarac's residents are over 65
and many are low-income seniors. Tamarac is also home to nine Assisted Living
Facilities (ALF) where many of the County's frail elderly reside. The State
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) states that the elderly
population is particularly vulnerable in the event of a disaster.
Tamarac is bordered on the West by Everglades Conservation Area 2a. During
the recent droughts there were several wildfires in the Everglades Conservation Area 2a
that came very close to the City. While the fires were perilously close to the City, the
City's Fire Rescue Department did not have the appropriate gear or equipment to
respond to the blaze. Instead, the City assumed a back up position to protect the
property closest to the wildfire. Had the City had the necessary equipment, they could
have provided more direct assistance in the fire fighting. Tamarac Fire Rescue has
provided mutual aid assistance to other parts of the state during disasters and wildfire
incidents as part of the Florida Fire Chiefs' Association's State Emergency Response
Plan. In wildfire situations, the personnel must either borrow equipment, or assume
back-up positions, making them less effective.
The City is bisected by the Florida Turnpike and is bordered on the West by the
Sawgrass Expressway. The Florida East Coast Railway is less than '/z mile from the
eastern edge of the City. Commercial Boulevard and University Drive, major east -west
and north -south corridors, also intersect in the City. These roadways and railways carry
a tremendous traffic loads with a great deal of commercial traffic. Hazardous material
spills from accidents have a high probability of occurrence in these areas and the City
has responded by training a Hazardous Materials Battalion Chief to ensure that the City
is prepared for such events. Per the previous three years of NFPA reports, the City
responds to an average of 30 hazardous materials incidents per year. The anthrax
incidents that took place in nearby Boca Raton also demonstrated the need for
increased hazardous material response capabilities.
The City's Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) units are in excess of 10
years old making it exceedingly difficult to maintain because spare parts are obsolete.
The obsolescence of the equipment, coupled with the fact that the department has
doubled in size over the last six years, has resulted in a severe shortage of this
equipment. In the event of a large-scale disaster, the City would not have sufficient
SCBA units to safely and appropriately equip all personnel. SCBA units are vitally
important for responding to hazardous materials incidents and wildfires.
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In the wake of a hurricane or flooding, the majority of activities carried out by the
Fire Rescue Department will be search and rescue and other non-structural fire
operations. Currently, the City has no lightweight bunker gear. As a result, the fire
rescue personnel respond to these incidents in structural turnout gear. For extended
operations, this gear is heavy and bulky, creating a dangerous situation for responders
in sub -tropical South Florida where temperatures are frequently in excess of 90
degrees.
Threats to the health and safety of Tamarac's residents come in many forms.
The City is also challenged with a large proportion of elderly and frail elderly residents
that will require additional assistance before, during and after a disaster. Providing the
fire rescue personnel with lightweight turnout gear and new SCBA units is necessary to
ensure that the City can meet its obligations to safeguard the life and property of its
citizens.
Project Description
The project will acquire lightweight structural turnout gear for all 88 fire rescue
personnel for use during non-structural fire incidents including wildland fires, search and
rescue operations, and technical rescues and extrications. The project will also include
the purchase of 50 new SCBA units and 88 masks, which will ensure that all personnel
will have the same equipment, it will function properly, and it will be easier to maintain.
The new lightweight gear and SCBAs will ensure that fire rescue personnel who
respond to a variety of incidents are equipped with the appropriate protective clothing
100% of the time.
Alternatives
The City considered several alternatives to complete replacement of the SCBA
units and the purchase of the lightweight turnout gear. The purchase of used SCBA
equipment was investigated but rejected because of reliability issues and increased
maintenance. Partial replacement of just the oldest SCBA equipment was explored,
however because those units are no longer manufactured, the differences in the two
kinds of equipment would have required additional training and certification on both
models and two caches of replacement parts would have also been required. The best
and safest option for the SCBA issue is the replacement of all of the units at one time.
The City has operated without the lightweight bunker gear for many years.
Because of the high heat conditions in many months of the year, the City has developed
several precautionary measures to protect personnel from heat stress during extended
operations. The City does not conduct any outdoor training that involves bunker gear
when the temperature is over 85 degrees to reduce the threat of heat stress incidents in
non -emergency situations. Personnel are rotated in and out of action frequently to allow
for fluid replenishment, rest and cool down. Additional personnel are also added to the
teams. Although these methods are very effective, they decrease the number of
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personnel available for action and could prolong the incident. For post disaster
situations, the City examined the possibility of using disposable garments to protect
personnel during search and rescue or extrications. The disposable garments would
result in an on -going expense, would need to be disposed of as bio-hazardous waste,
and would not provide flash and chemical protection for the personnel. Another
alternative was Nomex jumpsuits that were lighter weight and offered flash protection,
but they did not offer the bio or chemical protection of the bunker gear. Although the
cost was higher, the other alternatives to the lightweight bunker gear did not afford the
same level of protection for the personnel or would reduce the number of personnel
available for action.
Project Benefits and Justification
This project furthers the emergency management priority objectives of
implementation of a local hazard mitigation strategy. This project has been ranked on
the Broward County LMS Prioritized List (#03-0026) referenced as Appendix A, a copy
of which is available upon request. The emergency management benefit of the new
lightweight gear is that it provides much greater mobility and comfort for extended
operations, thereby reducing heat stress and improving stamina. The lightweight gear
is also flame retardant, provides protection from bio-hazards and chemicals, and is
ideally suited for wildland fires, technical rescues and extrications, search and rescue,
and for response to mass casualty and disaster incidents. The new SCBA units will
ensure that 100% of fire rescue personnel are equipped and ready to enter a scene
immediately upon arrival, permitting quicker fire suppression or hazard containment and
rescue activities.
This is a long-term project. The lightweight turnout gear has an expected life of 5
years and the SCBA units can be expected to last for 10 or more years. The expected
outcome of this project is an improvement in the City's ability to respond to and recover
from a disaster. This can be measured a reduction in heat stress incidents among fire
rescue personnel, an increase in the number of personnel who are available to respond
to a disaster with complete and operational gear and equipment, and it will eliminate the
dangers associated with mixing different types of SCBA units, which will improve fire
rescue personnel safety. These factors combine to ensure that the City will be able to
meet the needs of its residents, particularly the elderly residents who may need direct
assistance in recovering from a disaster.
Consistency with State and Local Plans
This project will fulfill requirements set forth in the City's Emergency
Management Preparedness Plan, as well as supporting needs identified by Florida
statutes and plans and Broward County plans. The sections of the plans and statutes
described below are referenced as Appendix C and copies are available upon request.
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State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
Per Florida Statute 252.38, the City is responsible for "safeguarding the life and
property of its citizens." In order to ensure the City's ability to safeguard life and
property, the City is going to purchase new SCBA units and lightweight turnout gear for
fire rescue personnel. The following are excerpts from state and local plans, which more
specifically address these emergency management issues.
Section I.A. of the Florida Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
(CEMP) states that a few of the purposes of a system of comprehensive emergency
management are to "Prepare for prompt and efficient response and recovery activities
to protect lives and property affected by emergencies" and "Recover from emergencies
by providing for the rapid and orderly implementation of restoration and rehabilitation
programs for persons and property affected by emergencies"(pages 14-15). The
proposed project is consistent with these purposes as it will improve the City's ability to
promptly respond to disasters because the new SCBA units will allow more personnel to
be available to respond to any situation. The City will also be able to more efficiently
and effectively recover from disasters because fire rescue personnel will have the
option to wear the lightweight turnover gear for non-structural fire incidents, thus
increasing their mobility and stamina and reducing the incidence of heat stress.
In Appendix IV, Emergency Support Function (ESF) 4, Firefighting, the CEMP
describes the resources to combat fires in disaster conditions. Section II.A. outlines the
concept of operations for firefighting which involves managing and coordinating
firefighting support to local governments for the detection and suppression of fires, and
mobilizing and providing personnel, equipment, and supplies in support of local
governments" (page 1, Appendix IV). Section II.D.2.a. states that `other local resources
from outside the disaster area are committed though coordination with other agencies
with fire fighting resources" (page 2, Appendix IV). Tamarac Fire Rescue has mutual
aid agreements with other local departments, the County and State. Not only will this
project strengthen Tamarac's fire rescue capabilities, it will also make it more effective
when supporting other jurisdictions.
Beyond ESF 4, this equipment will also be utilized in the event of needs in ESF
9, Search and Rescue and ESF 10, Hazardous Materials. Appendix IX, ESF 9,
describes the various scenarios associated with search and rescue including "locating,
extricating, and providing immediate medical assistance to victims" involving downed
aircraft, building collapse, missing persons, and other incidents (page 1, Appendix IX).
The new equipment described in this project is ideally suited for these types of
operations, as well as those described in Appendix X. In Appendix X, ESF, 10, Section
III.C.2, the local governments responsibilities include initiating public safety measures to
protect the public health and welfare, directing evacuations, fire suppression and
hazardous material support where available" (page 13, Appendix X). In order for
Tamarac Fire Rescue to be effective in implementing public safety protective measures,
its personnel must have adequate and appropriate protection, such as the new SCBA
units.
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Broward Comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan
Much of the County's Comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan (CEOP)
follows the same format as the CEMP, including the ESFs. However, some aspects
more specifically address emergency management operations. The following excerpts
illustrate the proposed projects consistency with the County plan.
Section 5, Concept of Operations, describes many of the methods of operations
in responding and recovering from a disaster. Section 5.7 says "Once the emergency
has passed, coordination of relief operations will begin such as search and rescue
operations, mass casualty activities, the provision of emergency supplies, preliminary
damage assessment, emergency.debris removal, and emergency restoration of utilities"
(page 58). The new gear will be vital in this stage of deployment as it will allow for
increased stamina and effectiveness.
Section 6 describes the coordination of relief activities including such operations
as search and rescue. Section 6.4 states, "Search and rescue activities involve locating
and rescuing persons who are trapped, endangered disabled or isolated as a result of
an emergency. ESF-9 (Search and Rescue) will coordinate the provision of personnel,
equipment, and other resources as necessary to support local search and rescue
operations" (page 65). Again, the new equipment supports these activities and
improves the effectiveness of fire rescue personnel in this critical activity.
Ranking this project on the Local Mitigation Strategy Prioritized List, referenced
as Appendix B, evidences further support for the project on a local County level. This
LMS Task Force is charged with the development of the County's overall Mitigation Plan
and with evaluating all proposed projects relative to the County Plan and selecting
projects for placement on the Local Mitigation Strategy List.
Tamarac Emer enc Pre aredness Plan
I0997 the City completed and adopted the Tamarac Emergency Preparedness
Plan (TEPP) in accordance with the mandates and obligations outlined in Chapter 252
of the Florida Statutes.
Legislative Authority
The legislative authority and obligations of the City relative to emergency management
can be found in the following:
Florida Statutes, Chapter„ 252.38, which defines municipalities as political
subdivisions and stipulates, "Safeguarding the life and property of its
citizens is an innate responsibility of the governing body of each political
subdivision of the state."
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The TEPP echoes each of the preceding approaches and recognizes it as the
primary responsibility of the municipality " provide continuity of government, direction,
and control of emergency operations." The City's plan calls for Tamarac to provide for
the needs of its residents while coordinating efforts with Emergency Preparedness staff
at the County level and further recognizes that the County will in turn coordinate with the
State.
Section IV, Situation, B, Vulnerability Analysis, acknowledges the special
needs of the community in stating, "Tamarac a City with an elderly population,
could experience the loss of life and property in catastrophic proportions ... fifty
percent of the City's total population are 65 years of age and over. In order to
ensure that the special needs of the population are met, and Emergency
Preparedness activities are well coordinated... " (page 6). Extremely fast
response will be vitally important in assisting this vulnerable population. The
necessary equipment will ensure that the City is able to provide the support to
this population in the most expedient manner achievable.
Section IV, C, Hazard Analysis, Sections 4 and 5 describe the potential for
nuclear power plant ingestion exposure and hazardous materials releases.
These situations may require large-scale evacuations, search and rescue
operations, or direct intervention through fire suppression. Without adequate
SCBA units, the department will be limited in the number of personnel that can
be dispatched and that can be effective in dealing with these types of crisis.
In the Fire Rescue section of the TEPP, personnel are directed to "assist
in damage assessment, " and "conduct expanded search and rescue services"
(XV, Recovery, Sections L. and M., page 46). Because these operations may
last several days in extreme conditions, the availability of the lightweight turnout
gear will greatly enhance the comfort and mobility of the personnel.
The City's plan also utilizes the ESF format when describing the various
support function, which closely mirror those of the County and State. The state
and local statutes and plans are referenced as Appendix C and copies of the
applicable sections are available upon request.
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Project Justification and Budget Detail
Date: January 17, 2003
Proposed Budget
Cash
In -kind
Total
EMPA
Total
EXPENDITURE CATEGORIES
Match
Services
Grantee
Award
Project Cost
Match
Cost
C+D=E
A
B
A+B =C
D
1. SALARY AND BENEFITS
2. OTHER PERSONAL /
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
$ 3,500
$ 3,500
4. EXPENSES
5. OPERATING CAPITAL
$211,045
$ 14,355
$225,400
$ 50,000
$ 275,400
OUTLAY
6. FIXED CAPITAL OUTLAY
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
$214,545
$ 14,355
$228,900
$ 50,000
$278,900
PERCENTAGES
A%
B%
C%
D%
E%
77%
5%
82%
18%
100%
NARRATIVE EXPLANATION AND JUSTIFICATION OF LINE ITEMS:
Administrative Expenses
The City will provide all the necessary administrative expenses to purchase and install
the equipment.
Note: Use as many specific line item entries as are needed to thoroughly explain anticipated
costs.
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Operating Capital Outlay
The equipment costs are as follows:
Lightweight turnout gear
88 uniforms x $975 each = $ 85,800
50 SCBA units w/masks x $3450 each = $172,500
38 additional masks x $450 each - 17 100
TOTAL EQUIPMENT COSTS $275,400
Matching Funds
The Tamarac City Commission has approved and adopted a resolution to
provide the necessary match for this project, which includes a $195,230 cash grant from
the Federal Emergency Management Agency for equipment and administrative
services, $14,355 in -kind equipment match for new equipment that will be purchased
and in place by July 1, 2003, and $19,315 in City cash match. The notice of award is
referenced as Appendix D and a copy of the award notice is available upon request.
This accounts for 82% of the total project costs. The City's emergency preparedness
capabilities hinge on its ability to safely respond to an event. The City's resolution is
referenced as Appendix E, a copy of which is available upon request.
Personnel Qualifications
The City of Tamarac has established a facilities task force. Spearheaded by the
City Manager, this task force has lead responsibility in the organization for implementing
this project. The individuals involved in the project will include:
Jeff Miller, City Manager, has overall responsibility for implementation of the
City's Emergency Preparedness Plan_ He has been employed by the City of Tamarac
since 1994 serving as Director of Community Development prior to being appointed City
Manager in September 1999. During his tenure with the City he has overseen
implementation of countless City projects. Mr. Miller has served on the Broward County
Mitigation Task Force. He has the full authority of the City Commission in
implementation of the project described in this application and will be reporting back to
them regularly as to its progress.
Jim Budzinski, Chief of Tamarac Fire Rescue Department since 1991, has been
employed by Tamarac since 1979. Chief Budzinski serves as the City's Emergency
Manager. Under the direction of Chief Budzinski, Tamarac was the first non -coastal
community in Broward County to implement the Community Emergency Response
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Team program as well as the Business Emergency Preparedness Network. He has
represented the City on the Broward County Emergency Coordinating Council and the
Local Mitigation Strategy Task Force. He is a member of the Florida Fire Chief's
Association, National Fire Protection Association, International Association of Fire
Chiefs, and the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association and served as President
of the Fire Chief's Association of Broward County from 1998 to 2002.
Kingman Schuldt, Assistant Chief of Tamarac Fire Rescue Department since
2000, has 22 years of experience in the fire service. Assistant Chief Schuldt will be the
project manager for this project and will oversee the acquisition of the new equipment,
as well as the training for all the fire rescue personnel. Assistant Chief Schuldt has
been a member of the Fire Chiefs' Association of Broward County since 1995 and
served as chair of the Mutual Aid and Communications Committee from 1996 to 2002.
Assistant Chief Schuldt has been an instructor with the Broward Fire Academy and
currently serves as the Region 7 - South Coordinator for the Florida Fire Chiefs'
Association Emergency Response Committee.
Resumes of the project leaders are referenced as Appendix F and copies are
available upon request.
Tiebreaker Questions
Tiebreaker 1: Has the Applicant's jurisdiction been impacted by an
environmental clean-up initiative? If so, describe the initiative and its impact on the
Applicant.
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Tiebreaker 2: Is the Applicant located in a Front Porch Community? If so, please
describe the location.
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"Committed to Excellence... Always"
Jeffrey L. Miller
City Manager
January 17, 2003
Debbie Wonsch
EMPATF Program
Department of Community Affairs
Division of Emergency Management
2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2100
Dear Ms. Wonsch,
Enclosed please find our 2003-2004 Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance
Municipal Grant application for specialized personal protective equipment (PPE) for Fire
Rescue personnel. In order to meet the City's obligations to protect the health, safety, and
property of its residents, the City will be acquiring new lightweight bunker gear and new self-
contained breathing apparatus for all its fire rescue personnel. The new PPE will allow the City
to greatly improve its emergency management response and recovery operations. The total
cost of the new PPE is $278,900, The City respectfully requests $50,000 in grant funding to
partially offset the costs of the new PPE.
The new PPE furthers state and local emergency management objectives by implementing a
project identified in Broward County's Local Mitigation Strategy Prioritized Project List. Only.
those entities identified in the application are involved with the proposed project. This
application is made without collusion with any other entity submitting an application. The
application is, in all respects, fair and in good faith, without fraud or collusion. As City
Manager, I have full authority to bind the organization and all other involved parties.
If you have any questions or require more information, please contact me or our Special
Projects Coordinator, Kimberly Perron, at (954) 718-3051. We thank you for considering this
application.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey L. Miller
City Manager
Enclosure (1 original + 5 copies)
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