HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-18-09-2g - Resolution - 05/18/2009RESOLUTION NO. 05- 18 -09 - 2g
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, APPROVING GRANT
APPLICATIONS WITH THE OFFICE OF DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS OF THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY IN COOPERATION WITH THE U.S. FIRE
ADMINISTRATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS
GRANT PROGRAM AND FUNDING FOR LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS.
WHEREAS, the Office of Domestic Preparedness receives and administers grant funds under the
Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, 44 CFR Part 152, 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 two (2)
Assistance to Firefighters Act grants for acquisition of a response vehicle and equipment to
enhance service delivery to citizens, now 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 applications for $432,000.00 for the
purpose of purchasing a response vehicle and for $254,732.00 for the purpose of
purchasing and upgrading self contained breathing apparatus.
PART 2: That the City Council hereby agrees to provide the local match contributions of
$108,000.00 and $63,683.00, respectively, as required by the Act.
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 Office
of Domestic Preparedness 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 18th day of May , A.D. 2009.
ATTEST:
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City Secretiry
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APPROVED:
Ben White, Mayor