Res 153-2021 Application to FEMA for FY2021 Asisstance to Firefighters Grant 12/07/2021 Resolution No. 153-2021
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to make
application to FEMA for the FY 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant
to support the replacement of all portable radios totaling $455,005.
WHEREAS, The City Council finds it in the best interest of the citizens of Wichita
Falls that the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) be applied for in the FY 2021,
through FEMA.
WHEREAS, The AFG is a competitive process, the City Council agrees that it is in
the best interest of the citizens to apply for various departmental needs.
WHEREAS, if awarded, the City must, during the performance period, provide
matching funds in the amount of 10% of the grant.
WHEREAS, The City Council agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of the
Assistance to Firefighters Grant funds, the City Council assures that the funds will be
returned to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management
in full.
WHEREAS, The City Council authorizes the City Manager to apply for the
Assistance to Firefighters grant on behalf of the applicant agency.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The City Council approves authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit
grant applications for the FY 2021 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 7th day of December, 2021.
MAYOR
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