Res 2556 6/17/19801
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR GRANT FROM TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR DEVELOPMENT AND
VALIDATION OF SELECTION PROCEDURES FOR ENTRY-LEVEL
FIREFIGHTERS.
WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable to develop and validate job-related
selection procedures to meet requirements of the Uniform Guidelines on
Employee Selection Procedures and promote opportunities for minorities in
firefighting; and,
WHEREAS, grant funds are available under Intergovernmental Personnel
Act for such a project; and,
WHEREAS, the total cost of such project will be $35,000.00 and the
City's share of this cost will be one-half thereof, or $17,500.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The City Manager is hereby authorized to submit to the Texas Department
of Community Affairs an application for a grant in the amount of $17,500.00
under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act for the purpose of a one year
project to develop and validate job-related selection procedures for
firefighters ; of such a grant application is hereby ratified and approved.
The City Manager is further authorized to execute any instruments required
to complete this grant application, and he is authorized to execute the
grant agreement.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 17th day of June, 1980.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk