Res 011-2022 FEMA FY 21 SAFER Grant Application 02/01/2022 Resolution No. 11-2022
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to make
application to FEMA for the FY 2021 Staffing for Adequate Fire and
Emergency Response (SAFER) in the amount of$1,252,933.80 to allow
for the hiring of up to 6 new firefighters. Successful applicants are not
required to provide any match
WHEREAS, The City Council finds it in the best interest of the citizens of Wichita
Falls that the FY 2021 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) be
applied for through FEMA.
WHEREAS, if awarded, FEMA shall reimburse the city for 100% of all salaries and
benefits of up to six (6) new firefighters for the first three years of employment without any
requirement that the City provide matching funds.
WHEREAS, The City Council agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of the
Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant funds, the City Council
assures that the funds will be returned to FEMA in full.
WHEREAS, The City Council retains the right to reject some or all of the award if
granted.
WHEREAS, The City Council authorizes the City Manager to apply for the Staffing
for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response 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 submission of the grant applications for the FY 2021
Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER).
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 1st day of February, 2022.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk