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Subject: Communication from the Fire Chief requesting to transfer funds to cover the acquisition of two-way radio equipment and thermo imaging cameras for emergency operations.
Also refer to Public Safety & Licensing Committee
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-27-06: $36,000 be transferred from account 101.300.5010, Fire Salaries, to account 101.300.5770, Fire Machinery and Equipment, for the purchase of Thermo Imaging Cameras. Further Recommend that $32,500 be transferred from account 101.300.5010, Fire Salaries, to account 101.300.5770, Fire Machinery and Equipment, to cover the 25% Office of Justice Assistance Grant match in the purchase of two-way radios.
Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 11-27-06: That the item be approved.
Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available for the transfers. $97,500 of the two-way radio acquisition ($130,000 total project) costs will be provided by the Office of Justice Grant and will be fronted through the 213 Fund until reimbursement is received.