2016 2:00:00 PM

Monday, April 25, 2016 2:00 PM
Council Chambers, Legislative Bldg, 745 Fourth St, Sparks

Consent Items: 8.3

Title: 2016 State Emergency Response Commission Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant acceptance for Continuing Challenge Hazardous Materials Conference for an amount of up to $15,885.

Petitioner/Presenter: Chief Tom Garrison/Chief Jim Reid

Recommendation: Accept this grant award

Financial Impact: The Grant reimburses the attendees directly. There are no funds passed through the City.

Business Impact (Per NRS 237):
A Business Impact Statement is not required because this is not a rule.

Agenda Item Brief:

The item presented is requesting approval to accept a reimburseable grant for members of the Sparks Fire Department to attend the The Continuing Challenge – Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Workshop, Sacramento, CA., September 3-6, 2016 This proposal is requested by the Sparks Fire Department/TRIAD Regional HazMat Team for 20 members of Sparks, Reno, and Truckee Meadows Fire Departments to attend the conference. The grant reimburses the attendees for registration, transportation, food and lodging. The total amount requested is $17029.00. Sparks Fire Department usually sends 10-12 technicians to this conference.

Background:

The Continuing Challenge Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Workshop is the premiere educational and hands on workshop that occurs on the West Coast. The attendees learn new and innovative ways to respond to and mitigate hazardous materials incidents while refreshing basic skills. The information that is obtained from this workshop is brought back to Washoe County and taught to those members that were unable to attend. With the ever changing Hazardous Materials environment, continuing education is imperative for the Regional Haz Mat Team members to stay proficient on skills, knowledge and current on regulatory changes.

Analysis:

Alternatives:

Recommended Motion:

Move to approve the 2016 SERC HMEP sub-grant agreement as presented.

Attached Files:

AC 5232_Sub grant agreement.pdf

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