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February 14. 2006 06-82 Adoption of an ordinance to accept $104,400 from the Department of Homeland Security, Office of State and Local Government, and to appropriate $104,400 for improvements to fire stations and for needed firefighting equipment. These funds require a local cash match of $26,100. Vision Principle: Neighborhood and Community Transformation. Background: . The U. S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of State and Local Government, has notified the City of Portsmouth, Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services, that it will receive $104,400 in Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program funds toward a total project cost of $130,500 to install vehicle exhaust extrication systems to the remaining three fire stations needing these systems and to acquire thermal imaging cameras needed for search and rescue incidents. Discussion: . The remaining three fire stations that will benefit from the vehicle exhaust extrication systems are Fire Station 3 (Churchland - Rivershore Road), Fire Station 9 (Hodges Ferry Road) and Fire Station 11 (Cradock). . The system effectively removes all harmful diesel exhaust fumes from apparatus bays, which serve to protect our firefighting personnel and any visitors to the stations. . Installation of the systems will enable us to comply with the National Fire Protection Association standards. . The Department is proposing to purchase three thermal imaging cameras to be placed on the three ladder trucks. . These cameras will be used for search and rescue incidents by permitting the incident commander to distinguish between temperatures and to visually see what the fire company is viewing as it responds. The cameras will help determine the origin of a fire and help detect any lost or trapped individuals who are unable to escape fire conditions. . Financial Impact: These grant funds require a local cash match in the amount of $26,100 that has been identified in the operating budget. Staff Recommends: Adoption of an Ordinance to accept $104,400 from the Department of Homeland Security, Office of State and Local Government, and to appropriate $130,500 for improvements to fire stations and for needed firefighting equipment. These funds require a local cash match of $26,100. Vision Principle: Neighborhood and Community Transformation. Next Steps Following Council Action: . Proceeding with installation and acquisition as noted. Motion by Mr. Heretick, and seconded by Mr. Moody, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $104,400 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND APPROPRIATING THE SAME AMOUNT IN THE FY 2005-2006 GRANTS FUND OPERATING BUDGET FOR FIRE STATION IMPROVEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT PURCHASE." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 06-83 Adoption of an ordinance establishing a special assessment on taxable property within the CDA District, authorizing the Special Assessment Agreement and authorizing the City Manager or any Deputy City Manager to execute the Special Assessment Agreement. Vision Principles: A Robust and Prospering Economy and Neighborhood and Community Transformation.