Agenda Item Title:
Authorize RCFD to apply for and accept a Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management Wildland Fire Community Assistance Grant opportunity L18AS00041
Origination Group:
Legal & Finance Committee
Origination Meeting Date:
06/27/2018
City Council Hearing Date:
07/02/2018
Petitioner:
Rapid City Fire Department
Staff Contact:
Tim Weaver
Agenda Item Summary:
This grant application is providing additional funding for the Rapid City Veteran Wildfire Fuels Mitigation program operating under the Survivable Space Initiative. This program has gained national attention for its efforts to provide jobs for veterans transitioning from active duty, while making Rapid City safer through wildfire mitigation efforts on large tracts of land in and adjacent to city neighborhoods.
Funding Source & Fiscal Impact (if applicable):
| Funding | Cost Center |
|---|---|
| The funding source is through the Department of Interior Bureau of Land Management’s Wildland Fire Community Assistance grant program. | |
Recommendations:
Origination Recommendation Action:
Approve