TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Fire |
Adrian Sheppard, Fire Chief |
425-556-2201 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Fire |
Caleb Freeman |
Battalion Chief - Training |
TITLE:
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Approval of a FEMA Subrecipient Agreement with Seattle Fire
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) is a federal grant program under the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)/Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that provides grant funding for local agencies to provide training and purchase equipment for first responders.
Seattle Fire Department is the fiscal year 2022 grant awardee, and Redmond Fire is identified as a sub-recipient to receive $17,620 in structural collapse rescue equipment.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
2022-2027 Fire Department Strategic Plan & Community Risk Assessment & Standards Of Cover
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
This funding is provided in the form of equipment only, with no direct monetary allocation. The addition of this specialized equipment will enhance the City’s ability to respond to structural collapse incidents, improving overall emergency response effectiveness and firefighter safety.
The equipment is expected to arrive in late April or early May, further strengthening Redmond Fire’s operational capabilities and preparedness for critical rescue situations.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
No cost.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
N/A
Budget Priority:
Safe and Resilient
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
N/A
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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3/18/2025 |
Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
The SHSP FY22 grant-funded structural collapse rescue equipment is expected to be delivered in late April or early May 2025.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Timely approval ensures that Redmond Fire can fully utilize the awarded equipment to strengthen emergency response capabilities without incurring additional city costs.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Distribution Agreement with Seattle Fire Department
Attachment B: SFD Original Federal Award Document (2022)
Attachment C: Structural Collapse Equipment Use Examples