HomeMy WebLinkAboutR07-171RESOLUTION R07-171
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PLAINVIEW, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A GRANT
APPLICATION WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY FOR AN ASSISTANCE TO
FIREFIGHTERS GRANT; AUTHORIZING H. GARY GLASS TO
ACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW IN ALL
MATTERS RELATING TO THE APPLICATION; AND PLEDGING
THAT IF A GRANT IS RECEIVED, THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW
WILL COMPLY WITH THE GRANT REQUIREMENTS OF THE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
AND OF THE GRANT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Homeland Security has
available funding entitled Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program to enhance
their abilities with respect to fire and fire related hazards; and
WHEREAS, the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program offers funding to
fire departments for improved equipment and apparatus; and
WHEREAS, the City of Plainview in the State of Texas is qualified to apply
for grant funds under the Request for Applications; and
WHEREAS, the City of Plainview and surrounding area is in need of a
Brush/ Attack Apparatus which will supply maximum efficiency with minimum
man power in fighting fires located in areas which do not readily have access to
water; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of Plainview will benefit by the
acquisition of additional fire fighting equipment; and
WHEREAS, the City of Plainview desires to obtain equipment to provide
the safest protection for the City's firefighters as well as use the equipment for
support of all the volunteer departments and communities in our area; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the approval for
application for such grant for the benefit of firefighters would promote the public
health, safety and general welfare of the City of Plainview citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW THAT:
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SECTION I
H. Gary Glass, Fire Chief, is authorized to submit an application
requesting grant funding under the United States Department of Homeland
Security's Request for Application of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant
Program and act on behalf of the City of Plainview in all matters related to the
grant application and any subsequent grant contract and grant project that may
result.
SECTION II
If the project is funded, the City of Plainview will comply with the grant
requirements of the United States Department of Homeland Security, specifically
for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
SECTION III
The grant funds and any grant-funded equipment and facilities will be
used only for the purposes for which they are intended under this grant.
SECTION IV
The City of Plainview is prepared to provide a Ten Per Cent (10%) match
toward the purchase of this piece of equipment. Said funding is available in the
annual budget of the City of Plainview Fire Department and is not to exceed
$17,000.00.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th da rLof March, 2007.
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n C. Anderson, ayor
ATTEST:
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Belinda Hinojosa, City Sec etary
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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: _
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`G~ry Gy~S§, Fire Chief
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Leslie Spear Pearc ,City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
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