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File #: 211616    Version: 1
Type: Mayor's Request Status: Approved
File created: 4/2/2021 In control: City Council
On agenda: 4/8/2021 Final action: 4/8/2021
Enactment date: 4/8/2021 Enactment #: 211616
Title: Requesting acceptance of a $24,960 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department to purchase protective helmets and vests for firefighters responding to active shooter / active threat incidents.
Code sections: Grant/Gift -

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Requesting acceptance of a $24,960 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department to purchase protective helmets and vests for firefighters responding to active shooter / active threat incidents.

 

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To the Honorable City Council:

 

I respectfully request that your Honorable City Council accept a grant of $24,960.00 from MA 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 protective helmets and vests to be utilized by firefighters responding to and operating at hostile events such as active shooter / active threat situations.

 

My staff will be available to answer any questions you may have. Thank your for your consideration of this item.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor