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A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to accept a Grant from the Ky. Office of Homeland Security, which Grant funds are in the amount of $267,609 Federal funds, are for the continuation of the Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS), the acceptance of which does not obligate the Urban County Government for the expenditure of funds, and authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant budget.
Summary
Authorization to accept award from the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security for continuation of the Metropolitan Medical Response System-FY 2012. The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security has offered the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government federal funds in the amount of $267,609 for continuation of the Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS). This program provides funding and support to jurisdictions to develop plans, conduct training and exercises, and to acquire pharmaceuticals and equipment to achieve the capability necessary to respond to a mass casualty event. One of the MMRS program’s priorities is to assist with the integration of first responder, medical treatment, public health and emergency management components of a community. These are federal funds that originate from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. These funds will be used to support the MMRS Project Coordinator (salary and benefits), purchase of minor equipment, professional services, operating, travel, and purchase of capital equipment. Council authorization to accept award from the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security for continuation of the Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS) is hereby requested.
Budgetary Implications: Yes
Advance Document Review: Law/Risk Management
Fully Budgeted: Yes-Budget Amendment 3835 in process
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This Fiscal Year Impact: $267,609
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