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Community Partnership Grant 2010 Guidelines CenterPoint Energy in Minnesota has awarded grants to cities served by the company through the Community Partnership Grant Program. In 2010, the program will award grants for up to $2,500, giving priority to applications focusing on safety equipment or special projects. Priority will be given to franchised communities that have not received a grant in the last year. CRITERIA Eligibility Proposed equipment or special project must be initiated or sanctioned by a city served by CenterPoint Energy in Minnesota. Each application must be signed by the City Manager, Administrator or Mayor. Number and amount of grants The company will award grants up to $2,500 until the 2010 funds are depleted. The grant amount cannot exceed 50 percent of the total equipment cost. Eligible projects The equipment or special project must be used for emergency response in the community. Grant program funds will be used to leverage local funds. Eligible safety equipment includes: • Multi-gas atmosphere monitors • Fire fighting equipment • Thermal imaging cameras • Extraction tools • Self - contained breathing apparatus • Portable positive pressure oxygen kit • Specialized rescue vehicles and equipment • Communication equipment such as pager and radios • Defibrillators Exclusions • Computers or computer software • Supplemental, routine and /or ongoing city budget expenses • Law enforcement equipment, e.g., weapons, traffic control equipment, crime investigation equipment. HOW TO APPLY Attn: Suzanne Pierazek CenterPoint Energy P.O. Box 59038 Minneapolis, MN 55459 -0038 Phone 612 -321 -4828 Fax 612- 321 -4812 Timeline • April 16: • Week of April 26: CenterPoint w Energy Complete application on back. To obtain additional information or submit your application, contact: Grant applications due Notification of grant status to cities • May 15 —June: Check delivery presentation at City Council meetings