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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, DEPARTMENT OF GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO APPLY FOR THE FY2025 FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY GRANT THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, FEDERAL EMERGENCY AGENCY (FEMA)
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WHEREAS, applications are now being accepted for the FY2025 Fire Prevention and Safety grant; and
WHEREAS, this grant is funded by the Department of Homeland Security and requires a 5% local match; and
WHEREAS, the Jonesboro Fire Department (JFD) seeks funding to purchase source-capture exhaust removal systems for all seven fire stations, of which $332,500 would be federally funded and $17,500 is the local match.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO THAT:
SECTION 1: The City of Jonesboro City Council supports the application for federal funding of $332,500 to purchase source-capture removal systems for JFD’s seven fire stations
SECTION 2: If the grant is awarded, City Council approves the allocation of $17,500 to satisfy federal matching requirements.
SECTION 3: 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 the application.
SECTION 4: 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 grant.