10-13-22-8.10 - Resolution - 10/13/2022RESOLUTION NO. 10-13-22-8.10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, ACCEPTING
AND APPROVING GRANT APPLICATION AND GRANT FUNDING 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 has authorized and established the
application process for the SAFER Grant to improve firefighter staffing; and
WHEREAS, the City of College Station was awarded grant funding in the amount of
$1,942,269 for hiring firefighters under the SAFER Grant guidelines to fund salaries and
fringe benefits for three years.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS:
PART 1: That the City Council accepts and approves the SAFER Grant application
and accepts the funding in the amount of $1,942,269.
PART 2: That The City Council hereby authorizes and designates the City Manager
or his designee to execute the SAFER Grant acceptance and any other
documents related to the SAFER Grant.
PART 3: That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage.
ADOPTED this 13th day of October, 2022.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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City Secretary Mayor
APPROVED:
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City Attorney