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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE 2017 FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY GRANT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY.
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WHEREAS, applications are now being accepted for the FY 2017 Fire Prevention and Safety grant application (FP&S); and
WHEREAS, the FP&S Program is funded at 95% by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and a 5% local match is required; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro is seeking funding of $25,000 for the purchase of Smoke Alarms, of which $23,750 is federally funded and $1,250 is local match, this assistance will provide support for the department’s smoke alarm campaign.
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 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant for the purchase of smoke alarms for the department’s smoke alarm campaign 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 6th day of March, 2018.