Item Coversheet

*4.B.1.


Shakopee City Council
May 19, 2020


FROM:Rick Coleman, Fire Chief
TO:Mayor and City Council
Subject:
CenterPoint Energy Community Safety Grant
Policy/Action Requested:
Council is asked to approve the Fire Department to apply for the grant.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval.
Discussion:
CenterPoint Energy's 2020 Community Safety Grant offers 50% matching grants up to $2,500 focusing on safety equipment. The Fire Department will apply for $4,820 and needs to match $2,410. The equipment requested in the grant will be gas monitors, calibration gas, and thermal imaging cameras.
Budget Impact:
The budget impact will be $2,410 to meet the 50% match.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Community Safety Grant Guidelines