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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO APPLY FOR 2021 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT (AFG) PROGRAM FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
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WHEREAS, applications are now being accepted for the FY 2021 AFG program; 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 $24,742.50 (proposed federal share is $22,493.18 and the local match would be $2,249.32); and
WHEREAS, this funding allows purchase of the Bullseye Digital Fire Extinguisher System to utilize for safe, cost effective, and flexible fire safety training to the community. The proposed system would eliminate the need for real fires in training and reduce training costs over a sustained period for things such as refilling or purchasing fire extinguishers. More participants would also be able to take part in the trainings.
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 2021 application to the AFG program for the Bullseye Digital Fire Extinguisher System.
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 for submission by the Grants and Community Development Department.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 4TH DAY OF JANUARY 2022.