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Posted: April 26, 2024
Rapid City
Agenda Item Summary

Agenda Item Ref. #: LF050124-17

Agenda Item Title:

Authorize the City to Accept and the Mayor to Sign the Regional Service Designation Grant Contract from the South Dakota Department of Health in the Amount of $203,772.85

Origination Group:
Legal & Finance Committee
Origination Meeting Date:
05/01/2024
City Council Hearing Date:
05/06/2024
Staff Contact:
Jamie Toennies
Location:
Council Chambers
Agenda Item Summary:
The Regional Service Designation grant will allow the Rapid City Fire Department to assist in the recruitment, training, and retention of EMS professionals in our region. Funding will be used for additional training and recruitment equipment as well as staff time to develop new training and recruitment materials and planning.

Why important for the city: This is phase 1 of a two-part grant opportunity. If awarded for both, it will double RCFD’s EMS training capacity. Phase 2 grant funding will be available in the fall.

Strings: None

Match: None

Indirect: None

Funding Source & Fiscal Impact (if applicable):

Funding Cost Center

Recommendations:

Origination Recommendation Action:
Approve

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