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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO APPLY FOR 2019 ASSISTANCE FOR THE FIREFIGHTERS GRANT (AFG) PROGRAM FROM THE U.S DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
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WHEREAS, applications are now being accepted for the FY 2019 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 $50,000 to purchase two extractors and two dryers for turnout gear of which $45,000 is federally funded and $5,000 is local match.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The Jonesboro, Arkansas City Council supports the submission of the 2019 application to the Assistance to Firefighters grant for two extractors and two dryers for turnout gear.
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 18TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2020.