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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FY 2019 STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE GRANT (SAFER)
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WHEREAS, applications are now being accepted for the FY19 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 100% local funds for the fourth and fifth year; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas is seeking funding up to $873,487.02 for the employment of three new firefighters (salaries and benefits) of which $307,783.78 is federally funding and $565,703.24 would be local match for the five years of the grant timeframe. This assistance will provide support for new, additional firefighters to 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, Arkansas supports the submission of the application to the FY 2019 SAFER grant for three full time firefighter’s 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, Arkansas 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, Arkansas to submit all necessary documents for this federal program.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 5TH DAY OF MAY, 2020.