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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE 2017 ASSISTANCE TO FIRE FIGHTERS GRANT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY.
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WHEREAS, applications are now being accepted for the FY 2017 Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program (AFG); and
WHEREAS, the AFG Program is funded at 90% by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and a 10% local match is required; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro is seeking funding of $250,000 for the purchase of fifty (50) airpaks for fire vehicles, of which $225,000 is federally funded and $25,000 is local match, this assistance will provide protection equipment that is critical in the daily operation of the Department.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The Jonesboro City Council supports the submission of the 2017 application to the Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant for the purchase of fifty (50) airpaks for the aforementioned activities.
SECTION 2: The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the grant application.
SECTION 3: The Grants and Community Development Department is hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to submit all necessary documents for this federal program.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 18th day of January, 2018.