Res 027-2025 Application to Texas A&M Forest Service for Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid (TIFMAS) System 03/18/2025 Resolution No. 27-2025
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to make
application to the Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS) for the Texas
Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) Vehicle Grant
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it in the best interest of the citizens of Wichita
Falls that the TIFMAS Vehicle Grant be applied for through TFS; and,
WHEREAS, the TIFMAS Vehicle Grant is a competitive process, the City Council
agrees that it is in the best interest of the citizens to apply for various fire departmental
needs; and,
WHEREAS, if awarded, the City is not required to provide matching funds; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of the
vehicle provided by the TIFMAS Vehicle Grant, the City Council assures that the vehicle
will be returned to TFS; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council authorizes the City Manager to apply for the TIFMAS
Vehicle 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 Interim City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to apply for the
submission of the grant application for the TIFMAS Vehicle Grant Program.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 18th day of March 2025.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk '