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Posted: October 24, 2025
Rapid City
Agenda Item Summary

Agenda Item Ref. #: LF102925-09

Agenda Item Title:

Approve Request to Accept the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant

Origination Group:
Legal & Finance Committee
Petitioner:
Chief Brian Povandra
Staff Contact:
Chief Jason Culberson
Location:
Council Chambers
Agenda Item Summary:
Rapid City Fire Department is requesting to accept the HMEP (Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness) Grant in the amount of $44,345. This grant will fund attendance at the Regional Hazmat Conference, a Tactical Chemistry Course, and attendance for two to a Hazardous Transportation Specialist Training Course. A 20% match is required of $8,869 which will be covered through participant’s wages and budgeted for in the Hazmat training budget.

Funding Source & Fiscal Impact (if applicable):

Funding Cost Center
0202
Is Funding Budgeted?:
Budgeted

Recommendations:

Origination Recommendation Action:
Approve

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