4.6 17-0243 Subject: Fiscal Year 2017 FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Grant From: Oakland Fire Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator, Or Her Designee To: A) Enter Into A Grant Cooperative Agreement With The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) To Accept And Appropriate Federal (FEMA) Funds For The Period September 1, 2017 To August 31, 2020, In The Amount Of One Million Two Hundred Forty Thousand And Thirteen Dollars ($1,240,013) To Meet Continuing Management, Training And Equipment Needs Of The Fire Department's Urban Search And Rescue (US&R) Task Force B) Expend The FEMA Funds In Accordance With The Preliminary Spending Plan Without Further Council Approval, Including Funding For Training And The Purchase Of Equipment From The General Services Administration And Other Government Pricing Schedules; C) Waiving The City's Advertising And Competitive Bidding And Purchasing Requirements For Procurement Of Equipment When Required By The Grantor; And D) Approve Travel For City Personnel That Provide Services Under The FEMA Cooperative Agreement Program On Short Notice Without Further Council Authorization; On The October 24, 2017 Public Safety Committee Agenda