3.2. SR 06-12-2006
City of EII< River Item Number
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION 3.2.*
Agenda Section I Meeting Date Prepared by
Consent Tune 12, 2006 Bluce ..t\.. \\1 est, Fire Cllief
Item Description Reviewed by
Grallt ".A. '\vard to tlle Ell\: River Fire Departlnent
Introduction
TIle Elk Ri'ver Fire Departlnent llas been notified of a grant a\vard froln tlle Departtnent of HOlneland
SeCllrity under tlle COlntnercial EquiPlnent Direct -L~ssistance Prograln.
Discussion
TIle Fire Departtllent \vas a\varded a ne\v set of ...:\lnk:us Rescue tools \Vh1C11 includes: a gas po\vered
po\ver unit, speed\vay cutter, spreader, three ralns, and an accessories kit. As part of tlle grant, tlle training
is also pro\rided free to Oll! departtnent. I \v-ill be in attendance at tlle :NIonday, Jllne 12 COUnCill"lleeting
to ans\ver any questio11s tlle l\Jayor and Councillnay lla\Te.
Financial Impact
There is 110 cost to tlle City of Elk River for any portion of tills direct assistance grant.
Attachments
II .l~ \vard letter froln t he lJ .S. Departlnent HOlneland Secu.rity
Action Requested
No action is required 011 tllls itelll.
Council Action
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Second by
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Follow Up
s: \ Council \ Bruce \ 2006 \gran t a ward.doc
U.S. Department Homeland Security
Office of Grants and Training
\Vashington, DC 20531
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May 18, 2006
Chief Bruce West
Elk River Fire Department
13065 Orono Parkway
Elk River, Minnesota 55330-1327
Dear Chief West,
On behalf of the Secretary of Homeland Security, I am please to confirm that your application to
the Commercial Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP) has been approved. Your agency will
receive an AMKUS Rescue Tools - Gas Operated System.
The Office of Grants and Training (G&T) sponsors the CEDAP to provide agencies with
equipment and technology to fulfill their homeland security mission.
The Department of Homeland Security has partnered with the Department of Defense, which
serves as the procurement agent for the equipment awarded under CEDAP. As such, you will
be receiving a letter from the U.S. Army with instructions to complete the CEDAP award
process.
Again, congratulations on your award. We look forvvard to working with you to complete the
award process and transfer this equipment to your agency.
Sincerely,
-~
Tracy A. Henke
Assistant Secretary, Grants and Training