HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2026-032 Authorizing Acceptance of Matching Grant from Hero Fund USA to Purchase Rope Rescue EquipmentRESOLUTION NO. 2026-032
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A MATCHING GRANT FROM
HERO FUND USA TO PURCHASE ROPE RESCUE EQUIPMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Riverside Fire Department has applied for and been
awarded a matching equipment grant from HeroFundUSA, Inc. ("Hero Fund USA"); and
WHEREAS, the grant will provide funding equal to fifty percent (50%) of the cost
of certain rope rescue equipment used in technical rescue operations; and
WHEREAS, the rope rescue equipment currently used by the Riverside Fire
Department is nearing the end of its service life and replacement is necessary to ensure
the continued safety and effectiveness of emergency response personnel; and
WHEREAS, the total purchase price for the replacement equipment is $4, 146.00
based upon a quote obtained by the Fire Department, and Hero Fund USA has agreed
to contribute approximately $2,073.00 toward the purchase price of the equipment, with
the City providing the remaining matching funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF
THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI AS FOLLOWS:
THAT the Board of Aldermen hereby accepts the grant award from Hero Fund
USA in the amount of approximately $2,073.00 to be used toward the purchase of rope
rescue equipment for the Riverside Fire Department. The City is authorized to purchase
the rope rescue equipment described in the grant request at a total cost of
approximately $4,146.00, with the City providing the required matching funds. The
Mayor or City Administrator or Fire Chief are hereby authorized to execute the Grant
Funding Agreement with Hero Fund USA.
FURTHER THAT the Mayor, the City Administrator, the Fire Chief, and other
appropriate City officials are hereby authorized to take any and all actions as may be
deemed necessary or convenient to effectuate the sale and conveyance of the
apparatus and to carry out and comply with the intent of this Resolution and to execute
and deliver for and on behalf of the City all certificates, instruments, agreements and
other documents, as may be necessary or convenient to perform all matters herein
authorized.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside,
Missouri, the 17th day of March 2026.
/s/ Kathleen L. Rose
Kathleen L. Rose, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Melissa McChesney
Melissa McChesney, City Clerk
GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENT
This Agreement entered into this 4th day of March 2026 by and between HeroFundUSA, Inc.
(hereinafter referred to as HFUSA) and CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MO FIRE DEPARTMENT, (hereinafter
referred to as Department).
Z-RIG SYSTEM (2) $4,146, 50%=$2,073
Whereas, HF USA agrees to provide funding of up to 50% of the cost of the equipment detailed
in Department's initial request (attached), Department agrees to purchase said equipment and
expend HFUSA's funding on such equipment within a reasonable length of time not to exceed
180-days of the issue date on HFUSA's funds distribution check. HFUSA's check will be issued
after Board approval and receipt or invoice noting the subject equipment has been ordered by
the requesting Department.
1. Department agrees to only use HFUSA's funds for the sole purpose of purchasing the
subject equipment noted above.
2. Department agrees to return all of HFUSA's funding should the equipment not be
purchased within 180 days of HFUSA grant funds distribution check issue date or if
the order is cancelled for any reason. Department agrees to return HFUSA's funds
within 30 days of order cancellation or order being unfulfilled for any reason.
3. Department agrees to return any unused portion of HFUSA's funding should subject
equipment be purchased at a lesser amount than originally agreed upon and/or
approved.
4 . If only part of the subject equipment is purchased, this must be agreed upon by all
parties concerned and the residual balance must be returned to HFUSA within 180-
days of purchase completion.
5. Department agrees to participate in media announcement(s) highlighting HFUSA's
financial support of Department, if called upon to do so.
6. Department agrees to use subject equipment for its sole intended purpose based on
manufacturer's operator's guide and/or usage manual.
7. Department agrees to indemnify and hold harmless HFUSA, its employees, Board of
Directors and Officers of the Board in the event of death or injury resulting from the
use of subject equipment.
8. Department understands they may not seek additional funding from HFUSA until a
period of at least twenty-four (24) months has passed since the date noted on the
check referred to paragraph #2 above. [*Subject to individual case review of
extenuating circumstances.]
DEPARTMENT:
Kathleen L. Rose /s/ Kathleen L. Rose March 17,,2026
Authorized Representative Name (printed) & Signature
HeroFundUSA, Inc.:
/s/ Damron W. Smith, CEO /s/ Damron W. Smith 5/7/2026
Authorized Representative Name (printed) & Signature