SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Submit a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) with an Estimated Total Project Cost of $500,000 to Implement a Comprehensive, Department-Wide Hazardous Materials Training Program with a City Match of 10% ($45,454.55) of the Grant Funds REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a Resolution 2026-33 authorizing the submittal of a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for a FEMA Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG) with an estimated total project cost of $500,000 to prepare firefighters for the unique challenges posed by new energy sources and evolving transportations risks. A local match of 10% ($45,454.55) of the grant funds is required. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2026-33, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, authorizing the City Manager to Ratify the Submission of a Grant Application with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for a FEMA Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG).

Consent Item Passed Introduced May 21, 2026

Committee: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
Requested by: Fire Department
Introduced: May 21, 2026
On agenda: June 15, 2026
Passed: June 15, 2026

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