HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-09-09-2f - Resolution - 07/09/2009RESOLUTION NO. 07- 09 -09 -2f
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, APPROVING A
GRANT APPLICATION OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT
GRANT PROGRAM AND FUNDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FIRE STATION 6.
WHEREAS, the Department of Homeland Security has provided FEMA with $210 million to
fund the construction and modifications to Fire Stations and administers grant funds under the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for the purpose of making funds available for local
projects that qualify under the list of eligible categories; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of College Station desires to apply for a Fire Station
construction grant to assist with the cost of construction for Fire Station # 6, therefore;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
PART 1: That the City Council hereby approves the grant application for $3,200,000.00 for the
purpose of assisting with the construction cost for Fire Station # 6.
PART 2: That the City Council hereby agrees to provide the balance of $3,700,000 for the cost
of constructing Fire Station # 6 which the total projected cost for Fire Station #6 is to
be $6,900,000.
PART 3: That the City Council hereby authorizes and designates the Fire Chief for the City of
College Station Fire Department, or his designee, to sign agreements with the
Department of Homeland Security for these grants on behalf of the City of College
Station.
PART 4: That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage.
ADOPTED this 9th day of July , A.D. 2009.
TTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED:
1
Mayor