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R15-009 1 RESOLUTION NO. R15 -009 2 ,i 3 ; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, 4 . i AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE APPLICATION 5 DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ASSISTANCE TO 6 FIREFIGHTERS GRANT (AFG) GENERAL PROGRAM (PART A) FY 7 2014 GRANT APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF 8 BOYNTON BEACH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 9 10 11 WHEREAS, the purpose of this program is to support local fire departments and 12 non - affiliated emergency medical services (EMS) organizations by helping with the 13 acquisition of needed equipment. vehicles and services; and 14 WHEREAS, the grant is in the amount of $984,010, with matching funds from the 15 City in the amount of $98,400; and 16 WHEREAS, under the program, applicants can receive 90% cost -share funds for 17 personal protective equipment (PPE) and equipment that enhances the safety and /or 18 effectiveness of firefighting and rescue, and /or the enhancement of emergency medical 19 services; and 20 WHEREAS, the grant, if awarded, will be used to purchase Thermal Image Cameras 21 (TIC) and Self Contained Breathing Apparatus equipment. 22 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF 23 THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT: 24 25 Section 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as 26 being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption 27 hereof. 281 Section 2. The City Commission approves and authorizes the City Manager to 29 sign the application documents associated with the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) li I � 1 1 2 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA 3 4 YES NO 5 6 Mayor — Jerry Taylor !/ 7 8 Vice Mayor — Joe Casello 9 10 Commissioner — David T. Merker 11 12 Commissioner — Mack McCray 13 14 Commissioner — Michael M. Fitzpatrick t/ 15 16 17 VOTE 5- 18 19 ATTEST: 20 21 22 23 Janet M. Prainito, MMC 24 City Clerk 25 26 27 28 (Corporate Seal) 29 C:\ Users\ StanzioneT \AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows \Temporary Internet Files\ Content. IE5 \TQFSZSNC \1084_Ridge_Rd_Water Service_Agreement_- _Reso.docx Application Number FMW- 3014- I- O -04c64 R -o °9 Entire Application Applicant's Acknowledgements • I certify the DUNS number in this application is our only DUNS number and we have confirmed it is active in SAM gov as the correct number • As required per 2 CFR 6 25 205, I certify that prior to submission of this application I have checked the DUNS number listed in this application against the SAM gov website and it is a correct and active at time of submission I certify that the applicant organization has consulted the appropriate Funding Opportunity Announcement and that all requested activities are programmatically allowable, technically feasible and can be completed within the award's one (1) year Period of Performance (POP) I certify that the applicant organization is aware that this application period is open from 11/03 to 12/05/2014 and will close at 5 PM EST, further that the applicant organization is aware that that once an application is submitted, even if the application period is still open, a submitted application cannot be changed or released back to the applicant for modification I certify that the applicant organization is aware that it is solely the applicant organization's responsibility to ensure that all activities funded by this award(s), comply with Federal Environmental planning and Historic Preservation (EHP) regulations, laws, and Executive Orders as applicable The EHP Screening Form designed to initiate and facilitate the EHP Review is available at htto. / /www.fema. gov /media - library/assets /documents /30521 ?id =6906 * I certify that the applicant organization is aware that the applicant organization is ultimately responsible for the accuracy of all application information submitted Regardless of the applicant's intent, the submission of information that is false or misleading may result in actions by FEMA that include, but are not limited to the submitted application not being considered for award, an existing award being locked pending investigation, or referral to the Office of the Inspector General Signed by Ray Carter on 2014 -12 -05 Overview *Did you attend one of the workshops conducted by an AFG regional fire program specialist? No, I have not attended workshop *Did you participate in a webinar that was conducted by AFG? No *Are you a member, or are you currently involved in the management, of the fire department or nonaffiliated EMS organization or a State Fire Training Academy applying for this grant with this application? Yes, I am a member /officer of this applicant If you answered "No ", please complete the information below If you answered "Yes ", please skip the Preparer Information section Fields marked with an * are required. Preparer Information Preparer's Name * Address 1 Address 2 * City `State - • Zip Need heln for ZIP +4? In the space below please list the person your organization has selected to be the primary point of contact (POC) for this grant This should be a department officer or member of the organization who will see this grant through completion, to include closeout Reminder if this person changes at any time during the period of performance please update this information Please list only phone numbers where we can reach the POC Primary Point of Contact * Title Fire Chief Prefix (select one) Mr * First Name Kevin Middle Initial R • Last Name Carter * Primary Phone(e g 123 - 456 -7890) 561- 742 -6339 Ext Type work https eset ices lema gos, f emaf neGtanVlitegrantiisp; tire2014'applicauon piint_app isp's}s \ppld 100S4'7&pnnt true &appnumhet -2014-1 0-0456411' 5/21)14 6 S7 47 AM] Apphcatron Number EMW- 2 ()14 -FO -04564 * Secondary Phone (e g 123 - 456 -7890) 561 - 436 -0395 Ext Type cell Optional Phone (e g 123 - 456 -7890) Type Select Fax (e g 123 - 456 -7890) 561 - 742 -6334 Email (e g user @xyz org) carterr @bbfl us Contact Information Alternate Contact Information Number 1 " Title Deputy Chief Prefix (select one) Mr First Name Greg Middle Initial * Last Name Hoggatt " Primary Phone 561- 742 -6331 Ext Type work "Secondary Phone 561 - 945 -1443 Ext Type cell Optional Phone Type Fax 561 - 742 -6334 *Email hoggattg @bbfl us Alternate Contact Information Number 2 " Title Finance & Administration Offic Prefix (select one) Ms * First Name Vicki Middle Initial * Last Name Dornieden * Primary Phone 561 - 742 -6332 Ext Type work *Secondary Phone 561 - 714 -4594 Ext Type cell Optional Phone Type Fax 561 - 742 -6334 *Email dorniedenv @bbfl us Applicant Information EMW- 2014 -FO -04564 Originally submitted on 12/05/2014 by Ray Carter (Userid schuldtkl) Contact Information: Address 2080 High Ridge Rd City Boynton Beach State Florida Zip 33426 Day Phone 5617426339 Evening Phone Cell Phone Email carterr @bbfl us Application number is EMW- 2014 -FO -04564 Organization Name Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Type of Applicant Fire Department/Fire District * Fire Department/District, Nonaffiliated EMS, and Regional applicants, City select type of Jurisdiction Served hops aeser\ices terra go■ 1-emal ire( riant,titegiantiispitire21 114iapplication picot _app hp °.N..lmid 1008477 &pant true &app number EMW - 2014 -i O- 04564[12/8' 2014 6 57 4 AM] Application Number EM W - 2(114 -1 O -( )4564 If "Other ", please enter the type of Jurisdiction SAM.gov (System For Award Management) • What is the legal name of your Entity as it appears in SAM.gov? Note This information must match your City of Boynton Beach SAM.gov profile if your organization is using the DUNS number of your Jurisdiction • What is the legal business address of your Entity as 1 appears in SAM.gov? Note This information must match your SAM.gov profile if your organization is using the DUNS number of your Jurisdiction • Mailing Address 1 2080 High Ridge Rd Mailing Address 2 • City Boynton Beach * State Florida Zip 33426 - 8714 Need help for ZIP +4 • Employer Identification Number (e g. 12-3456789) 59- 6000282 Note This information must match your SAM.gov profile • Is your organization using the DUNS Yes number of your Jurisdiction I certify that my organization is authorized to use the DUNS number of my Jurisdiction provided in this application (Required if you select Yes above) • What is your 9 digit 072247133 DUNS number'? (call 1- 866- 705 -5711 to get a DUNS number) If you were issued a 4 digit number (DUNS plus 4) by your Jurisdiction in addition to your 9 digit number please enter it here Note: This is only required if you are using your Jurisdiction's DUNS number and have a separate bank account from your Jurisdiction Leave the field blank if you are using your Jurisdiction's bank account or have your own DUNS number and bank account separate from your Jurisdiction https- eser\ icestemago\- FemaFii eGiant/firegrant iispifire2014 /application'print app isp 's"Appld 1084 &print true &app_numher LM W-2014-11)-0456-4 1 Application Number FMW- 2 _014-FO -04 ' Is your DUNS Number registered in SAM.gov (System for Yes Award Management previously CCR gov)? * I certify that my organization /entity is registered and active at SAM.gov and registration will be renewed annually in compliance with Federal regulations I acknowledge that the information submitted in this application is accurate, current and consistent with my organ ization's /entity's SAM.gov record. Headquarters or Main Station Physical Address *Physical Address 1 2080 High Ridge Rd Physical Address 2 *City Boynton Beach ' State Florida Zip - 8714 bleed helo for ZIP +4? Mailing Address ' Mailing Address 1 2080 High Ridge Rd Mailing Address 2 City Boynton Beach ' State Florida Zip - 8714 Need helo for ZIP +4? Bank Account Information The bank account Note If this is selected, a 4 digit DUNS plus 4 is required if you answered "YES" to using the DUNS number of your Jurisdiction being used is (Please select one from right) Maintained by my Jurisdiction Note The following banking information must match your SAM gov profile Type of bank Checking account *Bank routing number - 9 digit number on 026009593 the bottom left hand corner of your check *Your account number 001611435311 Additional Information *For this fiscal year (Federal) is your organization receiving Federal funding from any other grant program that may duplicate the purpose No and /or scope of this grant request? * If awarded, will your organization expend more than $750.000 in Federal funds during your organization's fiscal year? If "Yes ", your organization may be required to undergo an A -133 audit Reasonable costs incurred for No an A -133 audit are an eligible expenditure and should be included in the applicant's proposed budget Please enter audit costs only once under any "Additional Funding" in the "Request Details" section of the application Is the applicant delinquent on any Federal debt? No If you answered "Yes" to any of the additional questions above, please provide an explanation in the space provided below https ; esers ices Irma eos; Femal treGtant tiregrant isp; tire20I4 /application /pi int app isp'ss s \ppld 100x4 &print true &app_number F M\V- 21114 -I 0-04564112/W2014 6 57 47 AM] Application Number 1 MW- 21114 -FO -04564 Fire Department /Fire District Department Characteristics (Part 1) • Is this application being submitted on behalf of a Federal Fire Department or organization contracted by the Federal government which is solely responsible No for the suppression of fires on Federal property? * What kind of organization do you represent? All Paid /Career If you answered "Combination" above, what is the percentage of career members in your organization? If you answered "Volunteer ", "Combination" or "Paid on- call ", how many of your volunteer Firefighters are paid members from another career department? ' What type of community does your organization serve? Urban • Is your Organization considered a Metro Department? No ' What is the square mileage of your first -due response area? Primary /First Due Response Area is a geographical area proximate to a fire or rescue facility and normally served by the personnel and apparatus from that 18 facility in the event of a fire or other emergency and does not include daily or seasonal population surges • What percentage of your primary response area is protected by hydrants? 98 % * In what county /parish is your organization physically located? If you have more Palm Beach than one station, in what county/parish is your main station located? * Does your organization protect critical infrastructure? Yes If "Yes ", please describe the critical infrastructure protected below : State of Florida (FDOT) Interstate Highway 95, Intracoastal Waterway, 2 rail lines, Natural Gas pipelines, Potable Water treatment plants and Regional Wastewater treatment plants, South Florida Water Management District drainage canals and control devices, and 400+ bed community hospital • How much of your primary response area is for agriculture, midland, open 12 space, or undeveloped properties? *What percentage of your primary response area is for commercial and 23 industrial purposes? ' What percentage of your primary response area is used for residential 65 purposes'? *How many occupied structures (commercial, industrial, residential, or institutional) in your primary response area are more than three(3) stories tall? 65 Do not include structures which are not regularly occupied such as silos, towers, steeples, etc ' What is the permanent resident population of your primau /First -Due Response 75928 Area or jurisdiction served? *Do you have a seasonal increase in population? Yes If "Yes" what is your seasonal increase in population? 7692 • How many active firefighters does your department have who perform 134 firefighting duties? • How many members in your department/organization are trained to the level of 134 EMT -I or EMT - Advanced? Does your department have a Community Paramedic program? No How many personnel are trained to the Community Paramedic level'? 0 • How many stations are operated by your organization? 5 • Is your department compliant to your local Emergency Management standard Yes for the National Incident Management System (NIMS)? *Do you currently report to the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS)? Yes Note You will be required to report to NFIRS for the entire period of the grant If you answered "Yes" above, please enter your FDIN /FDID 06032 • How many of your active firefighters are trained to the level of Firefighter I? (Include all personnel who have attained Firefighter I) 100 httr, e',cr\ ices Tema goo 'I emaFireG rant/ tiregrant/ i spifire2014'apphcation /prmt_app iep "ti\. \ppid I01184'7&piint tiue&app_number LIMN '-2014-1 0- 114564112,5 /'014 6 57 47 AMI Application Number FMW- 2014 -FO -)4564 ' How many of your active firefighters are trained to the level of both Firefighter I 100 and Firefighter II? If you answered less than 100% to either question above, are you requesting for training funds in this application to bring 100% of your firefighters Into compliance with NFPA 1001 If you Indicated that less than 100% of your firefighters are trained to the Firefighter II level and you are not asking for training funds to bring everyone to the FF II level in this application, please describe in the box below your training program and your plans to bring your membership up to Firefighter II What services does your organization provide' Advanced Life Support Formal/Year -Round Fire Prevention Program Rescue Operational Level Haz -Mat Operational Level Rescue Technical Level Basic Life Support Structural Fire Suppression Midland Fire Suppression *Please describe your organization and /or community that you serve Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Department (BBFRD) is an Insurance Service Organization (ISO) Class 2 municipal service provider established in 1924, located on the southeast coast in Palm Beach County, Florida The Department is a career department with 149 personnel providing fire suppression, advanced life support emergency medical services (EMS), special operations, and fire inspection /prevention services to 70,701 residents according the 2014 census report, and 2900+ businesses within 16+ square miles of incorporated Boynton Beach The Department additionally provides similar services to four neighboring cities through contractual agreements, serving a combined population of 5227 residents in 2 75 square miles The Department also participates in municipal and countywide mutual aid agreements with the Cities of Delray, Boca Raton, and the Palm Beach County regional fire rescue agency in support of the 1,356,545 residents in the county's 2,386 square miles The City of Boynton Beach is the third largest city in Palm Beach County with more than 36,289 housing units and 15,673 families with a population density of 4,369 6 per square mile Palm Beach County is the second largest county in the State of Florida and ranks third in population Furthermore, Boynton Beach has a 21 4% elderly population as compared to the statewide average of 17 3% The persons below poverty level is also slightly above the statewide average, 15 1% in Boynton Beach as compared to 14 7% for the rest of the state Both of these factors contribute to a reduced available tax base The homeownership rate in Boynton Beach is slightly lower than the state with 67 2% versus 69 0% and the multiunit housing market is significantly higher in Boynton at 45 3% versus the state average of 29 9% With the higher elderly population, increased household below the poverty line and a significant higher multiunit ratio, these factors all lead to a reduced tax base and increased level of service request Boynton Beach is interlaced with 5 miles of coastline, 10 miles of inter- coastal shoreline, 37 square miles of inland water, 10 miles of rail lines, 5 miles of 12 lane interstate highway and large metropolitan areas Potential hazards include hurricanes, tropical storms, tornadoes. flooding, St Lucie and Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plants plume exposure, and hazardous material, dive rescue and tactical incidents Fire Department Characteristics (Part 11) 2013 2012 2011 * What is the total number of fire- related civilian fatalities in your jurisdiction over the last 1 0 1 three calendar years? 'What is the total number of fire- related civilian injuries in your jurisdiction over the last 12 9 10 three calendar years? * What is the total number of line of duty member fatalities in your jurisdiction over the 0 0 0 last three calendar years'? *What is the total number of line of duty member injuries in your jurisdiction over the last 26 30 13 three calendar years? * Over the last three years, what was your organization's average operating budget? 19111057 18999057 19156951 * What percentage of your TOTAL budget is dedicated to personnel costs (salary, 88% 89 90% overtime and fringe benefits)? *What percentage of your annual operating budget is derived from 2013 2012 2011 Enter numbers only, percentages must sum up to 100% Taxes? 91 % 92 % 92 Bond Issues 0 % 0 % 0 % FMS Billing? 6 % 7 % 7 % Grants? 2 % 0 % 0 % Donations? 0 % 0 % 0 % Fund drives? 0 % 0 % 0 % Fee for Service? 1 % 1 % 1 % https nescivices tema goo f emaFIre(nant firegrant /fire2014 applI atnmipunl app isp's\s. \ppid I(IUK477 &prml true &app_number - 1 MW- 2014 -H)- 04564112'1'2014 6 57 47 AM] Application Number EMW- 2014 -F0-04564 Other? 0 % 0 % 0 If you entered a value into Other field (other than 0), please explain Does your organization intend to provide a cost share greater than the required amount? No (If applying for a Micro Grant, please select "N /A ") If yes, how much additional funding in excess of the required cost share is your organization willing to contribute? Enter the amount in the box to the right $ Note This figure will not affect the budget calculations * Please describe your organization's need for Federal financial assistance The funding for the Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Department's annual operating budget is primarily derived from ad valorem taxes based on local property values that saw a steady increase through 2006 The past eight years have brought a significant downturn in the real estate market, resulting in property values experiencing an average devaluation of over 40% That factor, coupled with the recent initiatives within the Florida State Legislature to roll back property tax rates and cap ad valorem taxes at the fiscal year 2001/2002 rates for all taxing authorities within the State of Florida have created a funding deficit for the City of Boynton Beach This deficit has created the need to significantly reduce all city programs and services Given these significant limitations to our ability to produce revenue through ad valorem taxes, the funding of this vital PPE and equipment will not be possible at any time within the next several years Our department was unable to purchase this equipment over the last three years because our budget for equipment purchases has decreased significantly due to the initial real estate value decreasing in the State of Florida which directly affected our ad valorem tax base intake I have listed a snapshot of our budget below from the last three years In fiscal year 2011/2012 The Boynton Beach Fire Department budget was $18,651,590 with 90 2 %($16,830,226) allocated for Personnel Cost Of the remaining $1,821,364 dollars, only $124,119 was allocated towards Safety Equipment (PPE $22,500), EMS Equipment (LifePak 15 Upgrades $65,000) and the balance ($36,569) towards all other needed equipment In fiscal year 2012/2013 The Boynton Beach Fire Department budget was $19,226,026 with 90 2 %($17,356,513) allocated for Personnel Cost Of the remaining $1,869,513 dollars, only $130,675 was allocated towards Safety Equipment (PPE $21,300), EMS Equipment (LifePak 15 Upgrades $65,000) and the balance ($44,375) towards all other needed equipment For fiscal year 2013/2014 the approved Boynton Beach Fire Department Budget is $19,597,236, with 89 5 % ($17,547,033) allocated to Personnel cost Of the remaining $ 2,050,203 dollars only $115,420 is allocated towards Safety Equipment (PPE, $33,800) Special Ops Equipment (Dive and Special Ops $10,620) and EMS Equipment (LifePak 15 Cardiac Monitors and miscellaneous equipment $71,000) With this limited funding and the reduction in funding, there has been no opportunity to obtain the needed funds for these large scale needed capital items Since 2008, the City of Boynton Beach has seen a 36% decrease in property values resulting on over $7 million dollar shortfalls to the General Fund This shortfall required all city departments to reduce spending in all areas Through the reduction of spending and movement of dollars from the Fund Balance account (Reserves) the city has been able to "get by" Additionally, the General Operating fund has seen a slight increase, but this has been allocated towards the employee cost increases for health insurance, pension and required benefits, leaving further reductions in capital and other needed equipment cost in not just the Fire Department, but all city departments Had it not been for the SAFER grant awarded to Boynton Beach for 7 firefighters, we would not have been able to bring staffing back to a level to keep additional needed unit(s) in service This significant roll back of the tax levels and massive loss in taxable revenue may never be recovered from, forcing all Florida cities to look for additional funding from other resources In each of the 3 budget years cited above the department was required to increase our funding levels for pensions, health insurance coverage, and vehicle replacement funding, thus causing us to suffer significant reductions in funding for other operational cost and much needed purchases of replace /upgraded mission critical equipment • How many vehicles does your organization have in each type or class of vehicle listed below? You must include vehicles that are leased or on long -term loan as well as any vehicles that have been ordered or otherwise currently under contract for purchase or lease by your organization but not yet in your possession. listed below? ( Enter numbers only and enter 0 if you do not have any of the vehicles below ) Number of Number of Number Type or Class of Vehicle Front Line Reserve of Seated Apparatus Apparatus Riding Positions Engines or Pumpers (pumping capacity of 750 gpm or greater and water capacity of 300 gallons or more) 1 1 12 Pumper, Pumper /Tanker, Rescue /Pumper, Foam Pumper, CAFS Pumper, Type 'or Type II Engine Urban Interface Ambulances for transport and /or emergency response' 5 2 21 Tankers or Tenders (pumping capacity of less than 750 gallons per minute (gpm) and 0 0 0 water capacity of 1,000 gallons or more) Aerial Apparatus 5 1 36 Aerial Ladder Truck, Telescoping, Articulating, Ladder Towers, Platform, Tiller Ladder Truck, Quint Brush /Quick attack(pumping capacity of less than 750 gpm and water carrying capacity of at least 300 gallons) 0 0 0 https - esenices terra go s 1 emaFirclnant liregrant/ isp 'iire2014iapplication /piint_app pp's s, \ppld 1008477 &print - hue &app_numbei - 1 M\\'- 21114 -10- 04564112/8-2014 6 57 47 AM] Application Number UMW - 2014 -FO- 114564 Brush Truck Patrol Unit (Pickup w/ Skid Unit), Quick Attack Unit Mini - Pumper, Type III Engine Type IV Engine, Type V Engine, Type VI Engine, Type VII Engine - Rescue Vehicles 1 0 7 Rescue Squad, Rescue (Light, Medium. Heavy), Technical Rescue Vehicle, Hazardous Materials Unit Additional Vehicles EMS Chase Vehicle, Air /Light Unit, Rehab Units, Bomb Unit, Technical Support (Command, Operational 2 1 6 SupporUSupply), Hose Tender, Salvage Truck. ARFF (Aircraft Rescue Firefighting) Command /Mobile Communications Vehicle Fire Department Cali Volume 2013 2012 2011 *How many responses per year by category? (Enter whole numbers only If you have no calls for any of the categones, Enter 0) Structural Fires 31 50 30 False Alarms /Good Intent Calls 1630 1665 1672 Vehicle Fires 44 31 39 Vegetation Fires 27 38 36 EMS -BLS Response Calls 3774 3611 3454 EMS -ALS Response Calls 4845 4666 4697 EMS -BLS Scheduled Transports 0 0 0 EMS -ALS Scheduled Transports 0 0 0 Community Paramedic Response Calls 0 0 0 Vehicle Accidents w/o Extrication 382 313 322 Vehicle Extrications 7 6 6 Other Rescue 16 18 25 Hazardous Condition /Materials Calls 151 190 175 Service Calls 785 796 839 Other Calls and Incidents 483 519 459 Total 12175 11903 11754 How many responses per year by category? (Enter whole numbers only If you have no calls for any of the categones, Enter 0) What is the total acreage of all vegetation 7 15 17 fires? * How many responses per year by category? (Enter whole numbers only If you have no calls for any of the categones, enter 0) In a particular year, how many times does 9 8 8 your organization receive Mutual Aid? In a particular year, how many times does 4 4 2 your organization receive Automatic Aid? In a particular year, how many times does 24 23 21 your organization provide Mutual Aid? In a particular year, how many times does 6 7 2 your organization provide Automatic Aid? Total Mutual / Automatic Aid (please total 43 42 33 the responses from the previous two blocks) Out of the Mutual / Automatic Aid 2 0 1 responses, how many were structure fires? Request Information 1 Select the program for which you are applying You can apply for as many activities within a program as you need If you are interested in applying under Vehicle Acquisition or Operations and Safety, you will need to submit separate applications. Program Name Operations and Safety 2 Will this grant directly benefit more than one organization? hitps /,eservices Tema goy if emal ue(a ant' firegiant /ispifire2l1I -t application/pr mt_ app lsp'Nv I0ii5477 &print- true &app_number - I-M'\ -2014-F0-04564[118/2014 6 57 4 AM I Apphcatton Number 1 MW- 2014 -FO -04564 Yes If you answered "Yes" to Question 2, please explain how this request benefits other organizations below Mutual Aid Partners - - Palm Beach County Fire Rescue - Boca Raton Fire Rescue - Delray Beach Fire Rescue 3 Enter grant - writing fee associated with the preparation of this request Enter 0 if there is no fee $0 (* 4 Are you requesting a Micro Grant'? I A Micro Grant is limited to $25,000 Federal share Modification to Facilities activity is No ineligible for Micro Grants ; _ __ _ — _, __ ____ _ ______ - __ _ Request Details The activities for program Operations and Safety are listed in the table below Activity Number of Entries Total Cost Additional Funding Equipment 1 $ 117,855 — $ 16,605 Modify Facilities 0 $ 0 $ 0 Personal Protective Equipment 4 $ 940,950 $ 7,000 Training 0 $ 0 $ 0 Wellness and Fitness Programs 0 $ 0 $ 0 Grant - writing fee associated with the preparation of this request $0 Equipment Equipment Details 1 What equipment will your organization purchase with this grant" Thermal Imaging Camera (Must be NFPA 1801 Compliant) * Please provide a detailed description of the item selected Request replacement upgrade and expansion of capabilities to additional unites Total request will outfit all front line unites, RIT Team(s), Battalion Chief and provide a spare unite for issue during needed times to cover for units out of service for maintenance 2 Number of units 15 (whole number only) 3 Cost per unit $ 7857 (whole dollar amounts only this amount should reflect any volume discounts, rebates, etc ) 4 The equipment purchased under this grant program will Replace obsolete or damaged equipment that can no longer meet the applicable standards If you selected "Replace obsolete or damaged equipment" (from Q4) above, please specify 11 years the age of equipment in years 5 Will the equipment being requested bring the organization into voluntary compliance with a Yes national standard, e g compliance with NFPA, OSHA, etc In your Narrative Statement, please explain how this equipment will bring the organization into voluntary compliance 6 Is your department trained in the proper use of the equipment being requested" Yes 7 Are you requesting funding to be trained for these item(s)? Funding for requested training No shall be entered in the corresponding Additional Funding section (Under the Action column select Update Additional Funding) 8 If you are not requesting training funds through this application, will you obtain training for Yes this equipment through other sources'? http,r /eser\ ices temago TemaFuc( rant' firegrant /ispifre2014/appl atioMpiint _appisp ° sc, \ppld 1005477&pnnt true &app_numher - FM w- 2014- Fc)- 04564[12/R/21i1465747AM' Application Number EM\t'- 201- t- FO- i)4i64 Firefighting Equipment - Additional Funding (optional unless you're applying for Training funds) Budget Object Class Definitions Additional Funding a Personnel HelD $ 0 b Fringe Benefits Help $ 0 c. Travel H $ 0 d Equipment Heln $ 16605 e Supplies Hein $ 0 f Contractual HeID $ 0 g Construction Heln $ 0 h Other Help $ 0 i Indirect Charges Heln $ 0 t State Taxes Hein $ 0 Explanation 18 Thermal Imaging Camera vehicle chargers @ $922 50 each Firefighting Equipment - Narrative * Section # 1 Project Description In the space provided below, include clear and concise details regarding your organization's project's description and budget This includes providing local statistics to justify the needs of your department and a detailed plan for how your department will implement the proposed project Further, please describe what you are requesting funding for, including budget descriptions of the major budget items, i e , personnel, equipment, contracts, etc *4000 characters BBFRD is a urban core ISO class 2 fire department that is susceptible to high response volumes with diverse hazards, it is necessary that firefighters are adequately equipped with the tools needed to successfully complete their mission The Department is therefore requesting support in replacement and expansion of Thermal Imager Cameras for our operations The current cameras have been discontinued, have no parts available and are increasingly failing as well as an expansion to additional units which do not have this technology available for them to complete their mission Currently BBFRD owns 8 Thermal Imager Cameras Of the 8 cameras, 1 is out of service due to age and being unable to service the unit, 5 have reached the point that the manufacturer has discontinued the model and they are no longer able to be serviced. and 2 are current and being utilized in our RIT Bags The following is a breakdown of the current units - 1 unit purchased in 1999/2000 out of service due to age - 5 units purchased in 2005 and are discontinued by the manufacturer Several of these have failing batteries, chargers and will not stay fully charged and functional for operational periods on the fireground - 2 units purchased in 2011 for RIT Bag deployment Our current TIC's are only issued to the Engine Companies for the ability to locate the seat of the fire Our goal is to update, replace the outdated units, and expand our capability by issuing TIC's to our five Rescue Companies for improving our Search and Rescue capabilities The enhanced capability of being able to perform a faster search to locate possible victims for rapid removal can greatly improve the chances of survivability of the victim, as well as being able to provide an enhanced tool for the search and rescue of downed or trapped firefighters in Mayday situations Our goal is to standardize the TIC's so they are interchangeable from charger to charger, unit to unit, streamline training, and standardize the cameras so that all personnel are familiar with the TIC operation regardless of which unit they may be on The cost for the purchase of the Thermal Imaging Cameras and chargers is $133,460 including the required 10% local match of $13,446 For the purpose of the Grant, we are requesting the following to be funded and procured through the City of Boynton Beach purchasing rules and requirements - 15 new TIC's @ a cost of $7857 each, totaling, $117,855 httpti,',eser.iLes Tema g0\ /1 emal ire0rant firegrant isp %fiie2O14 apphcation;pnnt app isp'8\s: \ppld 100'84778piint- true &app_ number —FM\k- 2014 -I0- 04564[12 8 '_014 6 87 47 AMI Application Number EMW- 2 2014 -F()- 114 - 18 new vehicle chargers @ a cost of $922 50 each, totaling $16,605 - Grand Total Estimate of $ 134,460 * Section # 2 Cost/Benefit In the space provided below please explain, as clearly as possible, what will be the benefits your department or your community will realize if the project described is funded (i e anticipated savings and /or efficiencies)? Is there a high benefit for the costs incurred? Are the costs reasonable? Provide justification for the budget items relating to the costs of the requested items *4000 characters BBFRD provides all essential fire related services as well as additional programs of Dive Rescue and Technical Specialty Rescue This is done from 5 strategically located Fire Rescue Stations with 5 front line Engine companies, 5 front line Rescue companies (Fire Based EMS Transport Units), 1 Tower Aerial, 1 Special Operations unit (Technical Light Heavy Rescue) and 1 Battalion Chief Each of these units and personnel are intricate in the response standard of coverage to protect the Citizens of Boynton Beach from fire, life safety hazards and provide EMS Services Each unit has duties and functions on the fireground as assigned through the Incident Command System Engine Companies are typically fire suppression and Rescue Companies are Search and Rescue along with Treatment and Transport for both firefighters and civilians who may be injured on the fireground Thermal Imager Cameras have become a tool for fire service that has greatly improved our ability to complete our mission Much like hose to deliver water to the seat of the fire, TIC's have become an important part of the fireground operations The current TIC's allow the Engine Companies to locate the seat of the fire quicker by navigating through reduced visibility smoke conditions and avoiding obstacles, determine fire extension to void spaces, as well as being able to determine the heat signatures of exposures and if the fire has been extinguished All of which can be directly related to firefighter safety and conservation of property, thus reducing fire loss and improvement of firefighter safety Additionally, the TIC's are the primary tool crews use to locate victims in reduced visibility conditions Being charged with Search and Rescue, crews are acutely aware of the time needed to search a structure for victims The longer it takes to search for the victim(s) the less likely the chance of survival As with the Engine Companies, the Rescue Companies are also faced with reduced visibility, obstacles, and time, all of which are greatly reduced with the availability and use of a TIC Furthermore, the TIC is a prime piece of equipment needed in Rapid Intervention Crew response to firefighter maydays or firefighter down situations Just as Rescue Companies utilize the TIC's for the location of victims, the same reasons can be used to justify the use of the TIC for Rescue Operations of downed firefighters By improving the ability to reach downed firefighters faster, the chances for survival are also greatly improved As the TIC has become a standard piece of equipment for the fire service, we would expect that our Mutual Aid partners would have this piece of equipment in their responding units as well as they would expect Boynton Beach to have this vital piece of equipment in our response capability As stated above, the TIC's will provide an increased capability for fire suppression and search and rescue for all citizens, which we may be called to provide service to Finally the benefit from the replacement and expansion of the capabilities of all units having a TIC as part of the tools needed will not only benefit the citizens and visitors of Boynton Beach, but when called to provide mutual aid to our neighboring partners, we will be able to utilize this technology to better provide assistance to our neighboring communities as well * Section # 3 Statement of Effect How would this award impact the daily operations of your department? How would this award impact your department's ability to protect lives and property in your community? *4000 characters As stated above, Thermal Imager Cameras greatly increase the performance of fireground operations From the ability to locate the seat of the fire, fire extension, obstacles, fire extinguishment, overhaul improvement of firefighter and fireground safety, but also improves property conservation by the reduction of property loss due to the fire and overall operations Additionally the improvement of the ability to locate victims and remove them for treatment and transport, greatly improves the chances of survivability of the victim The location and removal of victims is not only for the civilians in the structure, but for the survivability of firefighters who may become trapped of need assistance The Thermal Imager Camera greatly reduces the time needed to perform the task assigned and thus greatly improves the outcomes on the fireground, both life preservation and property loss While there is no mandatory requirement for the deployment and use of Thermal Imager Cameras, multiple case studies and reports from NIOSH have cited the use of TIC's in the successful rescue of trapped firefighters NIOSH even recommends the use of a Thermal Imaging Camera during the initial size -up and search phases of a fire to assist crews in rapid location and fire control Furthermore, the TIC is a great tool to find hidden fire, hotspots and reduce increased damage to a structure from overhaul or "opening up" areas for fire extension determination By awarding the AFG and allowing BBFRD to replace and upgrade our capabilities, we would be in compliance with NIOSH recommendations, improve potential survivability of victims, trapped firefighters and aid in property conservation Personal Protective Equipment Personal Protective Equipment Details 1 Select the PPE that you propose to acquire SCBA Spare Cylinders Please provide a detailed description of the item The request is for additional SCBA bottles to ensure adequate numbers of spares to be selected above or if you selected "Other" above, please located at stations, on front line and reserve units, portable air filling unit and at filling stations specify in the city 2 Number of units 84 (whole number only) (whole dollar amounts only this amount should reflect any volume discounts, rebates, etc ) hitpti ;eser\ iceti femagoi' Femalne( uantitiregiantiisp/ fire2014/ apphcauon ipiint_ app Isp °'\'' \ppld- 1008477 &pant- true& app number- I-Myt- 2014- K )- 04564f12/8.'01465747AMI Application Number FMR'- 2014 -FO- 04564 3 Cost per unit $1250 4 Please provide your percentage for the appropriate 100% question below • For turnout requests, what percentage of your on -duty active members will have PPE that meets applicable NFPA and OSHA standards if this grant is awarded? • If you are requesting new SCBA, what percentage of your seated riding positions will have compliant SCBA assigned to it if this grant is awarded? • If you are asking for specialized PPE (e g., Haz -Mat). what percentage of applicable members will have specialized PPE that meets established standards if this grant is awarded? For example, if your 100 - member department has a 10- member Haz -Mat team and you are requesting 10 Haz -Mat suits, you are requesting 100% of the applicable members 5 What is the purpose of this request? Increase the organization /agency available supply If you have indicated you are requesting PPE (any N/A PPE other than SCBA/Cylinders /Face Pieces) in Question 1, what are the specific ages of your PPE in Current Being years? If requesting SCBA/Cylinders /Face Pieces, Age (in Years) Inventory Replaced please select "N /A ", do not provide ages here but continue on to the next question Less than 1 1 Please assure that you've accounted for ALL gear for ALL members declared in Department 2 Characteristics - not just the gear you wish to 3 replace. If you have 30 members then account for 30 sets of PPE. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 or more Number of members without PPE Are you requesting Face Pieces only? No If yes, how many? If you have indicated you are requesting SCBA/Cylinders /Face Pieces in Question 1, to which edition(s) of the NFPA 1981 standard are your SCBA/Cylinders /Face Pieces Current Inventory Being Replaced com compliant? If not requesting Year P q 9 SCBA Cyl FP SCBA Cyl FP SCBA/Cylinders /Face Pieces, please select "N /A" and continue on to the next question. 2013 Edition Please account for ALL SCBA/Cylinders /Face Pieces currently in your department's 2007 Edition 168 168 inventory - not just the SCBA/Cylinders /Face - Pieces you wish to replace. If you have 2002 Edition and older 78 78 damaged or inoperable SCBA/Cylinders /Face — Pieces please list them in the Obsolete /damaged https „ eser ices tema govFemal irc(,iant tiregrant Isp /tire2014iapphcation' pint _ app Isp \tiAppld 1(1(18477 &print- true &app_numbei - FMS' - 21114 -I 0- 04564[ 12/5;2014 6 57 47 AMI Appbcatton Number FM\\'- 2 _014 -F0 -04564 "Obsolete /Damaged" section. If awarded SCBAs, will you be requesting additional Yes Face Pieces? If yes, how many? 58 6 Is your department trained in the proper use of the Yes PPE /SCBA being requested? 7 Are you requesting funding for training for this No PPE/SCBA? (Funding for requested training should be requested in the PPE Additional Funding section). If you are not asking for training funds through this Yes application, will you obtain training for this PPE /SCBA through other sources? Personal Protective Equipment Personal Protective Equipment Details 1 Select the PPE that you propose to acquire PASS Devices Please provide a detailed description of the item Requesting funding for Pak - Tracker advanced PASS device locator system This system selected above or if you selected "Other" above, please allows not only audio activation of a pass device, but transmits a signal that can be picked up specify by the receiving unit and will improve response to down, trapped or incapacitated firefighters This systems enhances the standard PASS system but does not replace the required PASS device of the SCBA 2 Number of units 45 (whole number only) 3 Cost per unit $1900 (whole dollar amounts only, this amount should reflect any volume discounts, rebates, etc ) 4 Please provide your percentage for the appropriate 100% question below • For turnout requests, what percentage of your on -duty active members will have PPE that meets applicable NFPA and OSHA standards if this grant is awarded? • If you are requesting new SCBA, what percentage of your seated riding positions will have compliant SCBA assigned to it if this grant is awarded? • If you are asking for specialized PPE (e g , Haz -Mat), what percentage of applicable members will have specialized PPE that meets established standards if this grant is awarded' For example, if your 100 - member department has a 10- member Haz -Mat team and you are requesting 10 Haz -Mat suits, you are requesting 100% of the applicable members 5 What is the purpose of this request? To replace or upgrade obsolete /damaged PPE /SCBA (must be a minimum of 10 years or older and two NFPA cycles) If you have indicated you are requesting PPE (any PPE other than SCBA/Cylinders /Face Pieces) in Question 1, what are the specific ages of your PPE in Current Being years? If requesting SCBA/Cylinders /Face Pieces, Age (in Years) Inventory Replaced please select "N /A ", do not provide ages here but continue on to the next question Less than 1 1 Please assure that you've accounted for ALL gear for ALL members declared in Department 2 Characteristics - not just the gear you wish to 3 replace. If you have 30 members then account for 30 sets of PPE. 4 5 6 7 20 20 8 9 https veserx iccs lema goy -f emal ire(tam iregrant /isp'fire2 014 / application ipnnt app lsp''ysAppld 1011X477 &print hue &app number= 1 ?M \\ -2014-10-04' 2014 6 57 47 AMI Application Number FM\\ - 2014 -t 0- 114564 10 11 12 61 61 13 14 15 16 or more Number of members without PPE Are you requesting Face Pieces only? No If yes, how many? If you have indicated you are requesting N/A SCBA/Cylinders /Face Pieces in Question 1, to which edition(s) of the NFPA 1981 standard are your SCBA/Cylinders /Face Pieces Year Current Inventory Being Replaced compliant? If not requesting SCBA Cyl FP SCBA Cyl FP SCBA/Cylinders /Face Pieces, please select "N /A" and continue on to the next question. 2013 Edition Please account for ALL SCBA/Cylinders /Face Pieces currently in your department's 2007 Edition inventory - not just the SCBA/Cylinders /Face Pieces you wish to replace. If you have 2002 Edition and older damaged or inoperable SCBA/Cylinders /Face Pieces please list them in the Obsolete /damaged "Obsolete /Damaged" section. If awarded SCBAs, will you be requesting additional Yes Face Pieces? If yes, how many? 58 6 Is your department trained in the proper use of the Yes PPE /SCBA being requested? 7 Are you requesting funding for training for this No PPE /SCBA? (Funding for requested training should be requested in the PPE Additional Funding section). If you are not asking for training funds through this Yes application, will you obtain training for this PPE /SCBA through other sources? Personal Protective Equipment Personal Protective Equipment Details 1 Select the PPE that you propose to acquire Face Pieces Please provide a detailed description of the item The request for additional face pieces is to provide each member of the department with the selected above or if you selected "Other" above, please properly fitted and sized face piece as well as a minimum number of spares to be utilized as specify primary issued face pieces are in need of repair or replacement By each member having their own face piece ensures proper fitting, eliminates cross contamination and provides for better health aspects 2 Number of units 58 (whole number only) 3 Cost per unit $300 (whole dollar amounts only, this amount should reflect any volume discounts rebates, etc ) 4 Please provide your percentage for the appropriate 100% question below • For turnout requests, what percentage of your on -duty active members will have PPE that meets applicable NFPA and OSHA standards if this grant is awarded' • If you are requesting new SCBA, what percentage of http', esenices Tema go\ /FemaFire(n ant tiregiant'lsp /tire2O14! application %pnnt_app lsp's%sAppld I(iO 477Kprint -true& app_ number= EM \ \ -2014 -FO- 04564112/5/2 14 6 57 47 AM 1 Application Number 6M W- 2014 -FO -0464 your seated riding positions will have compliant SCBA assigned to it if this grant is awarded? • If you are asking for specialized PPE (e g , Haz -Mat), what percentage of applicable members will have specialized PPE that meets established standards if this grant is awarded? For example, if your 100 - member department has a 10- member Haz -Mat team and you are requesting 10 Haz -Mat suits, you are requesting 100% of the applicable members 5 What is the purpose of this request? Increase the organization /agency available supply If you have indicated you are requesting PPE (any N/A PPE other than SCBA/Cylinders /Face Pieces) in Question 1, what are the specific ages of your PPE in Current Being years? If requesting SCBA/Cylinders /Face Pieces, Age (in Years) Inventory Replaced please select "N /A ", do not provide ages here but continue on to the next question Less than 1 1 Please assure that you've accounted for ALL gear for ALL members declared in Department 2 Characteristics - not just the gear you wish to 3 replace. If you have 30 members then account for 30 sets of PPE. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 or more Number of members without PPE Are you requesting Face Pieces only? Yes If yes, how many? 58 If you have indicated you are requesting SCBA/Cylinders /Face Pieces in Question 1, to which edition(s) of the NFPA 1981 standard are your SCBA/Cylinders /Face Pieces Current Inventory Being Replaced compliant? If not requesting Year com P q 9 SCBA Cyl I FP SCBA Cyl FP SCBA/Cylinders /Face Pieces, please select "N /A" and continue on to the next question. 2013 Edition Please account for ALL SCBA/Cylinders /Face Pieces currently in your department's 2007 Edition 28 28 inventory - not just the SCBA/Cylinders /Face Pieces you wish to replace. If you have 2002 Edition and older 106 106 damaged or inoperable SCBA/Cylinders /Face Pieces please list them in the Obsolete /damaged "Obsolete /Damaged" section. If awarded SCBAs, will you be requesting additional Yes Face Pieces? If yes, how many? 58 6 Is your department trained in the proper use of the Yes PPE /SCBA being requested? https /ese ices kind goN; Ftmal ire(nant firegrant , fsp i hre2014!applicauon' print _ app Isp °a sAppld I0t1s47 &punt- true &app number —EM\\ - 2014 -FO- 04564112/}{/ 6 57 47 AM Application Number FNIW- 2014 -FO -04564 7 Are you requesting funding for training for this No PPE /SCBA? (Funding for requested training should be requested in the PPE Additional Funding section). If you are not asking for training funds through this Yes application, will you obtain training for this PPE /SCBA through other sources? Personal Protective Equipment Personal Protective Equipment Details 1 Select the PPE that you propose to acquire SCBA with Face Piece - With Cylinder Please provide a detailed description of the item The majority of the BBFRD SCBA units are 13 years old or greater and are under the 2002 or selected above or if you selected "Other" above, please older NFPA Standard There have been significant improvements made to the Standards over specify the years and the 2013 Standard is now in effect BBFRD is requesting funding to make dramatic improvements to our SCBA fleet with this Grant Requesting funding for 81 units (1 SCBA pack, 2 SCBA Bottles, 1 SCBA Face Piece per unit) 2 Number of units 81 (whole number only) 3 Cost per unit $9050 (whole dollar amounts only this amount should reflect any volume discounts rebates, etc ) 4 Please provide your percentage for the appropriate 100% question below • For turnout requests, what percentage of your on -duty active members will have PPE that meets applicable NFPA and OSHA standards if this grant is awarded? • If you are requesting new SCBA, what percentage of your seated riding positions will have compliant SCBA assigned to it if this grant is awarded? • If you are asking for specialized PPE (e g , Haz -Mat), what percentage of applicable members will have specialized PPE that meets established standards if this grant is awarded? For example, if your 100 - member department has a 10- member Haz -Mat team and you are requesting 10 Haz -Mat suits, you are requesting 100% of the applicable members 5 What is the purpose of this request? To replace or upgrade obsolete/damaged PPE /SCBA (must be a minimum of 10 years or older and two NFPA cycles) If you have indicated you are requesting PPE (any N/A PPE other than SCBA/Cylinders /Face Pieces) in Question 1, what are the specific ages of your PPE in Current Being years? If requesting SCBA/Cylinders /Face Pieces, Age (in Years) Inventory Replaced please select "N /A ", do not provide ages here but continue on to the next question Less than 1 1 Please assure that you've accounted for ALL — gear for ALL members declared in Department 2 Characteristics - not just the gear you wish to 3 replace. If you have 30 members then account for 30 sets of PPE. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 https- esetAleestemago%' FcmaFire ((nantfiregrant /isp 114 /apphcationipint hp "s\sAppld 100#47 &pnnt true &app_number EN1b1- 2014 -FO- 045641 L'- /; 2014 6 57 47 AM] Application Number EM W- 2014 -FO- (4564 16 or more Number of members without PPE Are you requesting Face Pieces only? No If yes, how many? If you have indicated you are requesting SCBA/Cylinders /Face Pieces in Question 1, to which edition(s) of the NFPA 1981 standard are your SCBA/Cylinders /Face Pieces Current Inventory Being Replaced Year compliant? If not requesting SCBA Cyl FP SCBA Cyl FP SCBA/Cylinders /Face Pieces, please select "N /A" and continue on to the next question. 2013 Edition Please account for ALL SCBA/Cylinders /Face Pieces currently in your department's 2007 Edition 20 20 inventory - not just the SCBA/Cylinders /Face Pieces you wish to replace. If you have 2002 Edition and older 61 61 damaged or inoperable SCBA/Cylinders /Face — Pieces please list them in the Obsolete /damaged "Obsolete /Damaged" section. If awarded SCBAs, will you be requesting additional Yes Face Pieces? If yes, how many? 58 6 Is your department trained in the proper use of the Yes PPE /SCBA being requested? 7 Are you requesting funding for training for this No PPE /SCBA? (Funding for requested training should be requested in the PPE Additional Funding section). If you are not asking for training funds through this Yes application, will you obtain training for this PPE /SCBA through other sources? Firefighting PPE - Additional Funding (optional unless you're applying for Training funds) Budget Object Class Definitions Additional Funding a Personnel Hell) $ 0 b Fringe Benefits Hell) $ 0 c Travel HeIn $ 0 d Equipment Het $ 7000 e Supplies }cell) $ 0 f Contractual Help $ 0 g Construction Help $ 0 h Other . 11p $ 0 Indirect Charges Hein $ 0 1 State Taxes Hell) $ 0 Explanation 14 additional Pak - Traker vehicle chargers @ $500 each for reserve apparatus https "eser\ ices Iema go\!Femal ire(trant tiregrant Ispitire 2014iapphcation'pnnt isp's\ Appld 100X477 &print true&app_number FM \ \'- 2014 -1 0- 04564112 8 2014 6 57 4 AM] Application Number FMW- 2014 -F1 -04564 Firefighting PPE - Narrative " Section # 1 Project Description In the space provided below, include clear and concise details regarding your organization's project's description and budget This includes providing local statistics to justify the needs of your department and a detailed plan for how your department will implement the proposed project Further, please describe what you are requesting funding for, including budget descriptions of the major budget items, i e , personnel, equipment, contracts, etc *4000 characters Along with adequately equipping firefighters, comes the responsibility of protecting the safety and well -being in their performance of duties Each firefighter is required to have a minimum level of PPE which should be in proper working order and meet the most current standard and be within a certain age of issue of the appropriate NFPA standard The current NFPA Standard (2013) has significant improvements /requirements for SCBAs, which drastically improve safety The majority of our inventory is approaching 13 y/o or greater and only meet the 2002 Standard Currently, BBFRD has 81 SCBA's deployed on apparatus, RIT and spare units Breakdown of units - NFPA Standard 2002 /older 30 @ 16 y /o, 12 @ 14 y /o, 12 @ 13 y /o, 7 @ 8 y/o - NFPA Standard 2007 16 @ 6 y /o, 4 @ 4 y/o Additionally, each SCBA has at least 1 spare bottle assigned per SCBA unit, per apparatus, both front line and reserve, as well as spares at each station, spares on the Special Ops unit for specialty rescue and on scene change out, spares located on the portable air unit, and other spare SCBA bottles strategically located within the City In total BBFRD has 246 bottles, breakdown as follows - NFPA Standard 2002 /older 46 @ 15y /o, 12 @ 11 y /o, 20 @ 9 y/o - NFPA Standard 2007 24 @ 8 y /o, 12 @ 7 y /o, 53 @ 6 y /o, 11 @ 5 y /o, 53 @ 2 y /o, 15 © 3 y/o Furthermore, each member is issued their own mask for individual use This helps prevent cross contamination and improves health aspects as well as individual sizing to further improve safety and annual testing requirements The estimate is that we have 106 masks in service under the 2002 Standard with the remaining 28 under the 2007 Standard The breakdown of the current inventory is as follows - NFPA Standard 2002 /older -36 @ 16 y /o, 3 © 15 y /o, 10 @ 14 y /o, 3 @ 13 y /o, 10 @ 12y /o, 19 @ 11 y /o, 5 @ 10 y /o, 11 @ 9 y/o - NFPA Standard 2007 -5 @ 8 y/o, 5 @ 7 y/o. 11 @ 6 y/o. 3 @ 3 y/o, 13 @2y/o For the purpose of the AFG, we are requesting funding to completely upgrade our current aging SCBAs to the newest generation SCBA and a total change out of bottles and mask to ensure that all pieces of equipment are the same and interoperable between personnel, crews and units Budget The cost for the purchase of the PPE SCBA upgrade with additional mask, bottles and pass devices (Pak- Tracker) is an estimated $947,950 00 including the required 10% match of $94,795 00 These prices were supplied by a vendor as off the shelf price estimates and do not reflect, bulk purchasing, contract/piggyback pricing or government rate For the purpose of the AFG, we are requesting the following to be funded and procured though the City's purchasing policies - 81 SCBA units (1 SCBA unit, 2 SCBA bottles, and 1 face mask) @ $9050 00 each, total $733,050 00 - 84 additional SCBA bottles @ $1250 00 each, total $105,000 00 - 58 additional SCBA masks @ $300 00 each, total $17,400 00 - 45 Pak - Tracker Pass devices with chargers @ $1900 00 each total $85 500 00 - 14 additional Pak - Tracker chargers @ $500 each, total $7000 00 Grand Total estimate $947,950 00 * Section # 2 Cost/Benefit In the space provided below please explain, as clearly as possible, what will be the benefits your department or your community will realize if the project described is funded (I e anticipated savings and /or efficiencies)? Is there a high benefit for the costs incurred? Are the costs reasonable? Provide justification for the budget items relating to the costs of the requested items "4000 characters BBFRD provides all essential fire related services with the primary service being fire suppression Each member of the field operations staff is a State of Florida certified firefighter and is required to be capable of performing all fireground duties and functions at any time they are on duty With each potential fire related call, members are required to don and wear all issued PPE and safety equipment The age of this equipment is directly related to the level of protection supplied The newer the PPE, the better the protection as each standard has improvements over previous standards and the increase of protection then can be related to a decrease in injuries and exposures thus reducing injures, disabilities and improve survival rates Protection of the airway from the by- products of combustion not only improves immediate survivability, but long term health and wellness Today's https , 'eser\ices tema go \'l emaFire(nant iiegranvlsp rfire2014iapplication mint app lsp "s* Appld 1008477 &prmi - true &app_numhei FM %- 2014 -I 0- 04564112/8;2014 6 57 47 AM] Application Number EMW- 2(114 -FO -(14564 household products are laced with an extreme amount of petroleum based by- products which produce higher levels of toxins, potential cancer causing agents and higher temperatures The marked increase in the heat generated with these fires has been proven to affect the lenses of older generation facemasks The newest standard addresses the heat elements and provides additional Improvements that contribute to and Increase firefighter safety while being exposed to these toxins and heat levels during fireground operations Additionally, newer generation SCBA's are equipped with real time data transmission of vital information from the individual user such as, air PSI left, pass device, and the future of actually locating the unit within the structure (GPS based info) Currently our closest mutual aid partner, Delray Beach Fire Rescue, utilizes the Pak Traker system in their department and other departments in Palm Beach County are considering migrating to this system as well This system has the ability to receive data from units not only in the primary department but in mutual aid partners as well A current goal within the Palm Beach County Operations Chiefs is to standardized equipment amongst departments to improve interoperability between and within all departments that may be required to operate together on the fireground This initiative to Improve interoperability, will also Improve firefighter safety and survivability for all firefighters within the Palm Beach County area * Section # 3 Statement of Effect How would this award impact the daily operations of your department? How would this award impact your department's ability to protect lives and property in your community? "4000 characters The use of PPE / SCBA's Is mandatory for fireground operations Noted improvements in the NFPA 1981 Standard have produced a safer, better quality PPE for firefighters The increase of capacity and lighter weight bottles, the requirement for additional percentage reserves and better heat resistant lenses in the face piece are but a few improved safety features which ultimately go towards Improvement in survivability of firefighters while doing their jobs With this increased safety and improvements in PPE, reductions in firefighter injuries, disabilities and fatalities can be directly related to these improvements This reduction can also be related to cost savings to the public through reduced medical treatments and long term exposure and injury payments The current BBFRD SCBA inventory is quickly approaching an age where parts and service will become obsolete and our current bottle inventory will be in need of replacement due to hydrostatic testing requirements Awarding this grant will allow BBFRD to upgrade our SCBA inventory and be in compliance with the newest standard and increase the reliability of the SCBA on the fireground By improving the reliability of the SCBA, firefighters are able to complete their job task with more confidence in their equipment and allows for the additional safety while performing extinguishment, search and rescue, all aspects of the fireground and hazardous atmospheric related tasks Additionally, by awarding this grant with the Pak - Traker system, tracking of the individual's air supply and conditions can be monitored at the Command Post to have better awareness of the health and safety of all personnel during the incident By taking care of the firefighters with better equipment, the firefighters can better take care of the emergencies and the public involved in these emergencies Budget Budget Object Class a Personnel $ 0 b Fringe Benefits $ 0 c Travel $0 d Equipment $ 1,082,410 e. Supplies $ 0 f Contractual $ 0 g Construction $ 0 h Other $ 0 1 Indirect Charges $ 0 j State Taxes $0 Federal and Applicant Share Federal Share $ 984,010 Applicant Share $ 98,400 Applicant Share of Award ( %) 10 Non- Federal Resources (The combined Non - Federal Resources must equal the Applicant Share of $ 98 400) a Applicant b State $ 98,400 $0 c Local $0 d Other Sources $ 0 hitps„ eser\ iceslemago' lemaFnel, ran6ftegrani /lspiire2_1114application /punt applsp')sAppld Il1Uti477t _plmt- irueC.app EMVV -2( 114 -1O- (14564112 %1< /21)1465747AMI Application Numhei EMW- 2014 -FO -04 If you entered a value in Other Sources other than zero (0), Include your explanation below You can use this space to provide Information on the project, cost share match, or if you have an indirect cost agreement with a federal agency Total Budget $ 1,082,410 Narrative Statement For 2011 and on, the Narrative section of the AFG application has been modified. You will enter individual narratives for the Project Description, Cost - Benefit, Statement of Effect, and Additional Information in the Request Details section for each Activity for which you are requesting funds. Please return to the Request Details section for further instructions. You will address the Financial Need in Applicant Characteristics 11 section of the application. We recommend that you type each response in a Word Document outside of the grant application and then copy and paste it into the spaces provided within the application. Assurances and Certifications FEMA Form SF 424B You must read and sign these assurances. These documents contain the Federal requirements attached to all Federal grants including the right of the Federal government to review the grant activity. You should read over the documents to become aware of the requirements. The Assurances and Certifications must be read, signed, and submitted as a part of the application. Note: Fields marked with an * are required. O.M.B Control Number 4040 -0007 Assurances Non - Construction Programs Notes Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have any questions, please contact the awarding agency. Further, certain Federal awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional assurances. If such is the case, you will be notified. As the duly authorized representative of the applicant I certify that the applicant 1 Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance and the Institutional, managerial and financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay the non - Federal share of project costs) to ensure proper planning, management and completion of the project described in this application 2 Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General of the United States, and if appropriate, the State, through any authorized representative, access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the award, and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency directives 3 Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest, or personal gain 4 Will Initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency 5 Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U S C Section 4728 -4763) relating to prescribed standards for merit systems for programs funded under one of the nineteen statutes or regulations specified in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of Personnel Administration (5 C F R 900, Subpart F) 6 Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to nondiscnmination These include but are not limited to (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P L 88 -352) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin, (b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U S C Sections 1681 -1683, and 1685 - 1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U S C Section 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps, (d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U S C Sections 6101 - 6107), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, (e) the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P L 92 -255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse, (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (P L 91 -616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism, (g) § §523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U S C § §290 dd -3 and 290 ee -3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records, (h) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1968 (42 U S C Section 3601 et seq ), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing, (i) any other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s) under which application for Federal assistance is being made, and (I) the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) which may apply to the application 7 Will comply, or has already complied, with the requirements of Title II and III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P L 91 -646) which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or whose property https / esen ices terra goy /1 emal ire(, i ant tvegrant 'Isp /fire2014iapplicauon /pant app Isp ° , s&ppid 10084 &pint- true &app numher - L - MN - 2 2[)14- FO- 04564l 12/8/2014 6 57 47 NMI Application Number EMW- 2014 -FO- 114 is acquired as a result of Federal or federally - assisted programs These requirements apply to all interest in real property acquired for project purposes regardless of Federal participation in purchases 8 Will comply, as applicable, with provlslons of the Hatch Act (5 U S C § §1501 -1508 and 7324 -7328) which limit the political activities of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds 9 Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis -Bacon Act (40 U S C § §276a to 276a -7), the Copeland Act (40 U S C §276c and 18 U S C §874), and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U S C 0327 -333), regarding labor standards for federally - assisted construction subagreements 10 Will comply, if applicable, with flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (P L 93 -234) which requires recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is $10,000 or more 11 Will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant to the following (a) institution of environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P L 91 -190) and Executive Order (EO) 11514, (b) notification of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738, (c) protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990, (d) evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with EO 11988, (e) assurance of project consistency with the approved State management program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U S.0 § §1451 et seq ), (f) conformity of Federal actions to State (Clean Air) Implementation Plans under Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act of 1955, as amended (42 U S C 07401 et seq ), (g) protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended (P L 93 -523), and, (h) protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (P L 93 -205) 12 Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U S C Section 1271 et seq ) related to protecting components or potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system 13 Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U S C 470), EO 11593 (identification and protection of historic properties), and the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 (16 U S C 469a -1 et seq ) 14 Will comply with P L 93 -348 regarding the protection of human subjects involved in research, development, and related activities supported by this award of assistance 15 Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966 (P L 89 -544, as amended, 7 U S C 2131 et seq ) pertaining to the care, handling, and treatment of warm blooded animals held for research, teaching, or other activities supported by this award of assistance 16 Will comply with the Lead -Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U S C Section 4801 et seq ) which prohibits the use of lead based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence structures 17 Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular No A -133, "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non - Profit Organizations " 18 Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws, executive orders, regulations and policies governing this program Signed by Kevin Carter on 11/25/2014 Form 20 -16C You must read and sign these assurances. Certifications Regarding Lobbying, Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters and Drug -Free Workplace Requirements. Note: Fields marked with an * are required. O.M.B Control Number 1660 -0025 Applicants should refer to the regulations cited below to determine the certification to which they are required to attest Applicants should also review the instructions for certification included in the regulations before completing this form Signature on this form provides for compliance with certification requirements under 44 CFR Part 18, New Restnctions on Lobbying, and 44 CFR Part 17, "Government -wide Debarment and Suspension (Non - procurement) and Government -wide Requirements for Drug -Free Workplace (Grants)." The certifications shall be treated as a material representation of fact upon which reliance will be placed when the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) determines to award the covered transaction, grant, or cooperative agreement 1. Lobbying A As required by the section 1352, Title 31 of the US Code, and implemented at 44 CFR Part 18 for persons (entering) into a grant or cooperative agreement over $100,000, as defined at 44CFR Part 18, the applicant certifies that https iesenIle.terrago 1emaitre(rant/iregrant /j,p!tire 014;application /pnnt_appp,p \ppid 100l4 true &app_numhei NV-20i 4-1 0- 045641 1 2/g/'?01465747AM] Application Number FMW- 2014 -FO- (14 (a) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid by or on behalf of the undersigned to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the making of any Federal grant, the entenng into of any cooperative agreement and extension, continuation, renewal amendment or modification of any Federal grant or cooperative agreement (b) If any other funds than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal grant or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities ", in accordance with its Instructions (c) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be Included in the award documents for all the sub awards at all tiers (including sub grants, contracts under grants and cooperative agreements and sub contract(s)) and that all sub recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly 2 Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters (Direct Recipient) A As required by Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, and implemented at 44CFR Part 67, for prospective participants in primary covered transactions, as defined at 44 CFR Part 17, Section 17 510 -A, the applicant certifies that it and Its principals (a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, sentenced to a denial of Federal benefits by a State or Federal court, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency (b) Have not within a three -year period preceding this application been convicted of or had a civilian judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain or perform a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction, violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property (c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity (Federal, State, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1)(b) of this certification and (d) Have not within a three -year period preceding this application had one or more public transactions (Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default, and B Where the applicant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, he or she shall attach an explanation to this application 3. Drug -Free Workplace (Grantees other than individuals) As required by the Drug -Free Workplace Act of 1988, and implemented at 44CFR Part 17, Subpart F, for grantees, as defined at 44 CFR part 17, Sections 17 615 and 17 620 (A) The applicant certifies that it will continue to provide a drug -free workplace by (a) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition, (b) Establishing an on -going drug free awareness program to inform employees about (1) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, (2) The grantees policy of maintaining a drug -free workplace, (3) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs, and (4) The penalties that may be Imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace, (c) Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant to be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph (a), (d) Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph (a) that, as a condition of employment under the grant, the employee will (1) Abide by the terms of the statement and (2) Notify the employee in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction (e) Notifying the agency, in writing within 10 calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to the applicable DHS awarding office, I e regional office or DHS office (f) Taking one of the following actions, against such an employee, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2), with respect to any employee who is so convicted (1) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, or (2) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement or other appropriate agency (g) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug free workplace through implementation of paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f) https// eser\ Icesterrago . /I-emai-lre(nantitireg rant /isp'tire2014 /application print_app lsp' } \ ppld 100h4 true&app_number LMW- 20i FO- 04564112/8/2()14 Application Number EMR'- 2014 -FO- !4564 (B) The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work done in connection with the specific grant Place of Performance Street City State Zip Action If your place of performance is different from the physical address provided by you in the Applicant Information, press Add Place of Performance button above to ensure that the correct place of performance has been specified. You can add multiple addresses by repeating this process multiple times. Section 17.630 of the regulations provide that a grantee that is a State may elect to make one certification in each Federal fiscal year. A copy of which should be included with each application for DHS funding. States and State agencies may elect to use a Statewide certification. Signed by Kevin Carter on 11/25/2014 FEMA Standard Form LLL Only complete if applying for a grant for more than $100,000 and have lobbying activities. See Form 20 -16C for lobbying activities definition. Submit Application Application 100% complete, Submitted Please click on any of the following links to visit a particular section of your application. Once all areas of your application are complete, you may submit your application. 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If you are not yet ready to submit this application, save it, and log out until you feel that you have no more changes. • When you submit this application, you, as an authorized representative of the organization applying for this grant, are certifying that the following statements are true: To the best of my knowledge and belief, all data submitted in this application are true and correct. http, / esentees terra gu I- emal-trc(,iant tiregrandlsp tire2014, application/pi nt asp" Appld 1!!`t477xpant tiue&app _ number — [MN- 2014 -1 O- 04564[12-6 %2014 6 57 47 AM' Application Number EM W- 2014 -FO- 04564 This application has been duly authorized by the governing body of the applicant and the applicant will comply to the Assurances and Certifications if assistance is awarded. To sign your application, check the box below and enter your password in the space provided. To submit your application, click the Submit Application button below to officially submit your application to FEMA. Note: The primary contact will be responsible for signing and submitting the application. Fields marked with an • are required. I, Kevin R Carter, am hereby providing my signature for this application as of 05- Dec -2014. blips /'eset\ices fema go\i1emaFire(nant iregrant /Ispi ire2O14iapplication /print app Isp' \sAppld 10(» 477&print — true& app_ number -I - 11 6 57 47 AM]