Res 026-2024 FEMA FY 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Application 03/05/2024 Resolution No. 26-2024
Resolution authorizing the submittal of grant applications to FEMA for
the FY 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant
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 2023,
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 FEMA 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 submission of the grant applications for the FY 2023
FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant to support emergency medical training at a cost
of $577,200.00.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 5th day of March, 2024.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk