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Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Austin Fire Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20260812-007) to accept and appropriate $90,087 in grant funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant for Peer Support Certification training and required overtime. Funding: $90,087 is available from FEMA. A City funding match of $13,513 is required and available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Fire.
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Austin Fire Department
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $90,087 is available from FEMA. A City funding match of $13,513 is required and available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Fire.
Prior Council Action:
August 12, 2026 – Council approved Ordinance No. 20260812-007 adopting the City of Austin Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, beginning on October 1, 2026, and ending on September 30, 2027.
For More Information:
Tom Vocke, Interim Fire Chief, 512-974-0132; Les McKay, Assistant Fire Chief, 512-974-0148.
Additional Backup Information:
The purpose of this project is to provide Peer Support Certification Training led by IAFF (International Association of Firefighters) instructors resulting in certifications of all new Peer Support Team members. In addition, this will fund overtime for continuing education classes for the full Peer Support Team.
The budget of Austin Fire will provide the required match of $13,513. The federal grant portion is $90,087. The term of the contract begins September 28, 2026, to September 27, 2028. When the grant funds expire, Austin Fire will evaluate the continued funding, and it may be denied.
The General Fund will not be required to contribute additional funds beyond those currently budgeted to this grant. When the grant funds expire, the department’s need for continuing funding will be evaluated and may be denied.
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