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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO APPLY FOR THE FY 2018 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT (AFG) PROGRAM FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
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WHEREAS, applications are now being accepted for the FY 2018 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (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 Jonesboro Fire Department is seeking funding for $45,000 to purchase a FIT test machine and an air compressor of which $40,500 is federally funded and $4,500 is local match; and
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 2018 application to the Assistance to Firefighters grant for a FIT test machine and air compressor.
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 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 grant.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 16th day of October, 2018.