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Tom Neil, division chief and program manager for Indiana Task Force 1, told the board the Rescue Technician program is a comprehensive technical‑rescue curriculum that follows NFPA standards and covers disciplines from auto extrication to structural collapse. He described the program as roughly \"420 hours of total training\" delivered across multiple sessions beginning in April and carrying over into 2026 to avoid conflicts with hurricane season and deployments.

Neil said the contracts shown in items J–P are paid from the city's 2024 FEMA cooperative agreement funds earmarked for training. He explained differences in instructor compensation reflect instructors' multiple specialty disciplines and extra teaching engagements: \"Each of these instructors have their own specialty disciplines, so some of them may have, multiple disciplines that they teach, and so we had to make sure that we allowed, for the allotment of their multiple teaching engagements.\" The board moved to amend the program description wording to read \"FEMA Urban Search and Rescue course instruction,\" approved the amendment, and then voted to adopt items J–P as a group.

The board's approval authorizes the chief to execute the instructor contracts; the meeting record shows unanimous approval with no additional conditions recorded.

Votes at a glance

• Agenda items 040225J–P — Contracts for FEMA‑approved instructors for Rescue Technician school (varied NTE amounts); motion to amend program description and to approve J–P: approved.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council of Indianapolis, IN - Board of Public Health and Safety - Apr 02, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved multiple contracts (items J–P) to pay FEMA‑approved instructors for a multi‑discipline Rescue Technician school; funding is from the city's 2024 FEMA cooperative agreement and the school covers 420+ training hours across technical rescue disciplines.","taxTitle","Indianapolis City, Marion County, Indiana","taxId",3627,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6616792,"Board approves FEMA‑funded K‑9 evaluation contracts and clarifies lead evaluator fee",603,482000,1085000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2849955-d04e2633c7c04c634b676dd69f1d4142&start=482&end=1085","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2849955-d04e2633c7c04c634b676dd69f1d4142/thumbnail_482000.jpg","/articles/6616792/Indianapolis-City/Marion-County/Indiana/Board-approves-FEMAfunded-K9-evaluation-contracts-and-clarifies-lead-evaluator-fee","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6616792-6f0bcf68d34e492eaf964a65b74a8d64/orig.mp4?Expires=1770450838&Signature=Ol0MzA~vVQdOC0EjqTGaJgEyigVpAD1VBL5AYJv0IthJ5GF4YpBaV4NEJaTrVr~toKosOx2QEyQSNBCodnfl8iAkAs6jDuAQYLsi2Vr7o8zbVdZQJcdqwdeZRnq4mVLJhAiegsVDSIea9jq-Bbg~0pQiV6l~wxU6q2z9n2Vw44xrR5O7Vbvue8w5OGybK4j1C7A52CUJxI-8e7XjXWBebftX~XVHnEIqRbxgxl-bMQw6M3BA1N4a0s2vQykFC03WVUZPmBdkwWPE4GFRf7qP2BKPDIY7lPQU8RSTw8vNDSazh6N1RUfUByEpPm47my052JlLgY7iO42QbCZHUsvfZQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Public Health and Safety on April 2 authorized contracts for evaluators to conduct a FEMA-sanctioned canine evaluation scheduled April 25–27. The evaluations will certify teams in live‑find and human‑remains detection, a FEMA requirement for national deployment.

Tom Neil, division chief and program manager for Indiana Task Force 1, said the city is hosting the evaluation and has 16 teams from across the country scheduled to take the exam. Neil described the evaluation as a rigorous FEMA certification that uses rubble piles and simulated voids: \"If they do a false alert, they fail the test.\" He said FEMA funding is available through a federal USAR cooperative agreement and the funds were set aside in 2022; the grant must be spent before its August 31, 2025, expiration.

Neil presented multiple individual evaluator contracts (most not to exceed $3,300) and explained that Gary Hay, the lead evaluator, should be paid up to $4,000 to account for an additional day of duties. A board member identified a typo in the packet and the board amended item D to change the requested amount for Hay to $4,000. The board then voted to combine and approve items C through I (with D amended) in a single motion.

Neil said the city has submitted deployment and reimbursement paperwork to FEMA for prior deployments and is in contact with FEMA headquarters; he and other staff told the board the cooperative agreement funds have been drawn down in prior instances and staff are monitoring federal processes that could delay reimbursements.

Votes at a glance

• Agenda items 040225C–I (K‑9 evaluator contracts) — Multiple evaluator contracts, most NTE $3,300; Gary Hay (lead evaluator) amended to NTE $4,000. Motion to amend D (Hay) to $4,000: approved. Motion to approve items C–I (as amended): approved.","The board approved multiple FEMA-sanctioned K-9 evaluator contracts for a nationwide canine evaluation event and amended one contract to reflect a $4,000 not-to-exceed payment for the lead evaluator; approvals are funded by a federal USAR grant/cooperative agreement.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6616797,"Board awards $72,000, two-year janitorial contract for fire headquarters",109,357000,466000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2849955-d04e2633c7c04c634b676dd69f1d4142&start=357&end=466","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2849955-d04e2633c7c04c634b676dd69f1d4142/thumbnail_357000.jpg","/articles/6616797/Indianapolis-City/Marion-County/Indiana/Board-awards-72000-two-year-janitorial-contract-for-fire-headquarters","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6616797-3fa00d14dfcb0d1cfae995631ad0d855/orig.mp4?Expires=1770450838&Signature=mBNcVhJhVSTcbbkin0k78U-gUr257HaDbrmGPDZ022AZCrt4mCqIv6uEVqSDWJQ3rn80MLqGrzRJHAd-NtkgyicJX6T24IqFy1qkqjLDXbFSUU50Od~tRWAa1xMz8zB4RPwpymPcUeT9cs10IOdfx74xfJVCRIyEeT~GMwtWVCZg3XjztOyNOIw~cnE5g22JuC2u-MOQRreDuytXFROlLKenUB6Z-HMSC~1aLGIcmvYuNJApVHZghn4NqOUiJJYF7DpIR1RtNcDTBDioWW1gAKVoN79MhGciznfXqyRQJLD4cKSRgqzYh8k5c8hlJT1zPlFvbZV-aeOnh9dEvigpoQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Public Health and Safety on April 2 authorized the chief to execute a two-year janitorial services contract with Well Done Services LLC for the fire department headquarters, with total compensation not to exceed $72,000.

Captain Rick Fawcett, representing the fire department and facilities management, said the new contract follows a bidding process and replaces a long-standing incumbent. He said the department selected the company because it \"had really excellent references.\" Fawcett told the board the contract covers cleaning at the fire department headquarters and that the vendor is a new contractor for that work.

A board member asked whether the firm is an XBE; Fawcett replied, \"I believe so.\" Another board member clarified the facility is the department headquarters. The board moved, seconded and unanimously approved the item.

Votes at a glance

• Agenda item 040225B — Contract with Well Done Services LLC for janitorial services at fire headquarters; term: two years; NTE: $72,000. Motion to approve: moved and seconded; result: approved.","The board approved a two-year janitorial contract with Well Done Services LLC for fire department headquarters at a not-to-exceed compensation of $72,000; members confirmed it is a newly awarded contract following a bidding process and that the vendor is an XBE.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6616801,"Board approves up-to-$6 million, four-year contract for turnout gear",253,66000,319000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2849955-d04e2633c7c04c634b676dd69f1d4142&start=66&end=319","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2849955-d04e2633c7c04c634b676dd69f1d4142/thumbnail_66000.jpg","/articles/6616801/Indianapolis-City/Marion-County/Indiana/Board-approves-up-to-6-million-four-year-contract-for-turnout-gear","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6616801-0de70bc0f1970ef2a3bdbfbb58857860/orig.mp4?Expires=1770450838&Signature=Sblp0MYd4eJUbWGjHAnkuqRMTUSl7aZ8f2F7yFFwa34NsPKiH1zkw6fd0Ieo-XBcVU6UXixavnTpZtZigfKSz6i-viYBYrZwqCiYQVVNOnrfLCvc7N6I3J1LIolTAxPbCXWiFp1Gs18gKXQsBZsnBp8TAeUyoXWgy4r-YXynezIXsuL06TGKtJMQNz0USDMASxHPh3xy8Sz8wpYGqWBiS417aoJBIV20H~po-fO293rYwdidjN9xXdF8kKWmVBrOd6KQ8CS-wKIQE35-NozDZi-7vdEdWHWDUE9nXCUu7qrSBTpejw2898TQC0ddhYufCsu4WklerUrOYQCFm6n-TQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Public Health and Safety on April 2 approved a four-year contract with Phoenix Safety Outfitters to supply turnout gear for the fire department, with a not-to-exceed amount of $6,000,000.

Battalion Chief Richard Cook, presenting the item, told the board, \"This will be a 4 year, contracted contract in length and will not to exceed $6,000,000 over the term of that 4 year contract.\" He said the procurement covers the department's coats and pants used for firefighting, and that the department intends to replace roughly 250 sets each year and buy additional sets to outfit recruit classes.

Board members asked whether the purchase duplicated recent procurements and sought clarification on what previously approved contracts covered. A board member noted, \"Well, there is another contract that we just did a couple months ago and it's also referred to as turnout gear or fire gear and it causes a conflict sometimes. But yes, that was for helmets, boots, flashlights, those types of things.\" Cook confirmed the current contract is for the actual turnout coats and pants.

One board member said they were \"a little concerned that we don't have, show show and tell today because for these types of presentations, we typically have something tangible. I I apologize. And I'm a little disappointed.\" Cook acknowledged he had planned a demonstration but was \"a little rushed\" and did not bring samples.

The agenda package listed the contract's not-to-exceed amount as $6,000,000, but a board member pointed out the contract language itself showed $6.5 million. Cook said staff had reforecasted costs and reduced the request to $6,000,000 when the formal letter was submitted; the board asked staff to amend the contract exhibit to match the $6,000,000 figure. The board moved, seconded and voted to adopt the item; the motion carried.

The board did not set additional conditions in the meeting minutes. Staff said they would provide the demonstration at a future meeting and would ensure the contract paperwork reflected the $6,000,000 cap.

Votes at a glance

• Agenda item 040225A — Contract with Phoenix Safety Outfitters for turnout gear; term: four years; NTE: $6,000,000 (as clarified in meeting). Motion to approve: moved and seconded; result: approved.","The Board of Public Health and Safety approved a four-year contract with Phoenix Safety Outfitters to supply turnout (fire) gear, with a not-to-exceed amount of $6,000,000; board members asked about scope, overlaps with recent purchases and a missing product demonstration.","actionData","errors"]

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