To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $18,319.00 from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs, and to appropriate the increase to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Special Fund Budget by increasing estimated revenues and the amount appropriated to the Department of Fire and Emergency Services’ State Fire Programs Special Fund by $18,319.00 for the purpose of providing funding for training, training centers, equipment, and protective clothing for firefighters.

The City Council is authorizing the Chief Administrative Officer to accept $18,319.00 in funds from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs. These funds will be added to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Special Fund Budget for the Department of Fire and Emergency Services. The money is designated for training, training centers, equipment, and protective clothing for firefighters. This represents an increase to the previously anticipated funding, bringing the total award from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs to $1,268,319.00.

This funding will directly support the training and equipment of Richmond's firefighters, ensuring they have the necessary resources and protective gear to perform their duties effectively. This is an increase to existing grant funding and does not require matching funds from the city.

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