HomeMy WebLinkAbout[04k] Grant Application - Safety Equipment Council Agenda Item 4k
MEETING DATE: August 31, 2015
AGENDA ITEM: Grant Application—Requested Action: Approve grant submittal for
personnel safety equipment
SUBMITTED BY: Safety Committee
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The St.Joseph Police and Public Works departments requested
replacement of OSHA compliant eye and ear protection to meet current safety requirements. The
current equipment is outdated. The Safety Committee explored funding options. The League of MN
Cities Insurance Trust has representatives in their Loss Control office that work with cities to submit
grants to OSHA. OSHA provides a 50/50 Safety Hazard Abatement Grant to assist jurisdictions update
equipment that provides personal safety.
Staff is requesting a grant submittal for up to$800 with an $800 match from the City's safety budget.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: $ 800 City Safety Budget
$ 800 Grant
ATTACHMENTS: Request for Council Action—Safety Equipment Grant
REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION: Consider approving the submittal of a safety hazard abatement
grant to OSHA for eye and ear protective equipment.