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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FY 2018 STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE GRANT (SAFER)
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WHEREAS, applications are now being accepted for the FY18 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 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 for three full-time firefighter salaries and benefits. This assistance will provide support for new, additional firefighters and improve staffing levels.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The City of Jonesboro supports the submission of the 2018 application to the FY 2018 SAFER grant for 36 months for three full-time 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 documents necessary to effectuate this 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.