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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, DEPARTMENT OF GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO APPLY FOR THE FY2025 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS 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 Assistance to Firefighters grant; and
WHEREAS, this grant is funded by the Department of Justice and requires a 15% local match; and
WHEREAS, the Jonesboro Fire Department (JFD) seeks funding to pay for full physical examinations of 140 firefighters, of which $136,850 would be federally funded and $24,150 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 $136,850 to defray the cost of full physical exams for 140 firefighters.
SECTION 2: If the grant is awarded, City Council approves the allocation of $24,150 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.