Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: March 23, 2026
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: Daniel P. Banks, Deputy County Administrator
FROM: Scot Egan, Division Chief
CONTACT: William Ledford, Lieutenant
PHONE: (407) 948-0089
DIVISION: Fire OperationsTraining Division
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval and execution of 1) Federally Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement Agreement Number: R1349 by the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management and Orange County Fire Rescue-in the amount of $142,000; 2) Federal Programs and Resources Awarded; 3) Certification Regarding Telecommunications and Video Restrictions; 4) Certification Regarding Lobbying; 5) Certification Regarding Fusion Center Analyst Requirements; 6) State and Federal Procurement Acknowledgement; and 7) Foreign Country of Concern Attestation. There is no local match required. (Fire Operations Training Division)
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PROJECT: FY 2025 State Homeland Security Grant Program, Sub Recipient Agreement for Expenditure of Local Government Unit Funding for Florida, Grant Agreement Number R1349
PURPOSE: Orange County Fire Rescue is requesting approval of the FY 2025 State Homeland Security Grant Program Sub Recipient Agreement for Expenditure of Local Government Unit Funding for Florida, Agreement Number R1349, for its Hazmat Program in the amount of $142,000. There is no local match required.
Per Attachment A, Program Budget, the grant money shall be allocated as follows:
1. R1349 - $75,000 - Funding in the amount of $75,000 for Hazmat Training, supporting the development and delivery of specialized training programs, as well as maintaining and enhancing the proficiency of personnel in hazardous materials response.
2. R1349 - $67,000 - Funding in the amount of $67,000 for Hazmat Augmentation, enabling the expansion of response capabilities through additional resources, personnel support, and enhanced operational readiness for hazardous materials incidents.
The Fire Rescue Department, by way of this agreement, will continue to receive equipment, goods, and supplies and will maintain readiness for emergency response as specified.
BUDGET: N/A