Title
Grant Funding from the American Heart Association for Cardiac Emergency Preparedness
Action
ACTION:
Approve amendment of the fiscal year 2026 Annual Budget Ordinance to recognize, receive, and appropriate a grant of $30,000.00 from the American Heart Association to the General Fund (0001) within the Park and Recreation Department.
Staff Contact: Greg Clemmer, Division Director Department of Park and Recreation
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The American Heart Association has awarded $30,000.00 in grant funding to Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation to strengthen cardiac emergency preparedness at recreation facilities and athletic venues. Funding will support the purchase of:
• Twelve (12) Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and related equipment, including protective cases and signage.
• Ten (10) CPR & First Aid in Youth Sports Kits.
• Four (4) AHA-approved AED Training Devices (i.e., one 4-pack).
• Guides and templates to facilitate the creation and implementation of a Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP).
• Evaluation support.
• Support materials and giveaways to promote awareness through a special event.
Funds may also be used for additional AED devices and/or to provide Cardiac Emergency Response Teams at designated locations with CPR certification.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
N/A
POLICY IMPACT:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
FY2026 increase in revenue and associated expenditures of $30,000.00 in the General Fund (0001).