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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY OF JONESBORO GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO APPLY FOR 2018 FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
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WHEREAS, applications are now being accepted for the FY 2018 Fire Prevention and Safety grant (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 Jonesboro Fire Department is seeking funding for $15,000 to purchase smoke alarms for the community and fire safety materials for kids of which $14,250 is federally funded and $750 is local match.
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 FY 2018 Fire and Safety Prevention grant for smoke alarms and fire safety materials.
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 20th day of November, 2018.