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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE 2017 STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (SAFER) GRANT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
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WHEREAS, applications are now being accepted for the FY 2017 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant; and
WHEREAS, the SAFER grant is funded for two years at 75% by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security with a 25% local match required and one year at 35% by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security with a 65% local match required; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro is seeking funding for 36 months of firefighter salaries and benefits. This assistance will provide support for new, additional firefighters to improve staffing levels.
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 FY 2017 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant for 36 months for firefighter salaries and benefits to provide support for new, additional firefighters to improve staffing levels.
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 17th day of April, 2018.