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AGENDA BILL
CITY OF BREMERTON
4E
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:Study SessionDate: September 25, 2024
Acceptance of Port Security Grant through COUNCIL MEETING Date: October 2,2024
the Federal Emergency Management
Department: Fire
Agency (FEMA) for the Purchase of a new
Presenter: Chief Pat McGanney
Rescue/Fire Boat
Phone: (360) 473-5380
SUMMARY:
The Fire Department would like to accept the Port Security Grant through FEMA. This grant will
provide the funds necessary to purchase a new rescue/fireboat. This grant has a 25% matching
funds requirement. The current boat is an aging vesselwith limited capability. The hull is a 1991
Northwind Marinethat was repowered in 2018.The firefighting and electrical systems will need to be
replaced soon.The cabin on current boat does not allow for injured patients to receive care inside.
ATTACHMENTS:Grant approval Letter
FISCAL IMPACTS(Include Budgeted Amount):
Project Cost Estimate $796,370
City Cash MatchEstimate: $199,093
Grant Award: $597,277
STUDY SESSION ACTION:Consent Agenda General Business Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to authorize the Fire Departmentto accept the Port Security Grant through FEMA for the
purchase of a new rescue/fire boat.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action
Form Updated 11/09/2021