HomeMy WebLinkAbout6-23-2005-14.04 - Resolution - 06/23/2005 RESOLUTION NO. 6 -23- 2005 -14.04
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, APPROVING GRANT
APPLICATION WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FOR
FUNDING FROM THE STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY
RESPONSE (SAFER) GRANT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Department of Homeland Security receives and administers grant funds under
the SAFER Program, in accordance with the Final Rule published in the Federal Register on
March 25, 2005, 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 an Assistance to
Firefighters Act SAFER Grant for assistance in paying a portion of the salaries and benefits for
ten additional firefighter positions; 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 application for $1,000,000.00.
PART 2: That the City Council hereby agrees to provide over a five (5) year performance
period the local match contribution of $1,294,002.00.
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 the grant application for this
grant on behalf of the City of College Station.
PART 4: That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage.
ADOPTED this 23 day of June, A.D. 2005.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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CONNIE HOOKS, City Secretary ' IN SI ,, Mayor
APPROVED:
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City Attorney