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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO APPLY FOR 2020 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT(AFG) PROGRAM FROM THE U.S DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
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WHEREAS, the applications are now being accepted for the FY 2020 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 $82,000 to purchase twenty-two heavy vehicle extraction kits comprised of critical emergency equipment as well as an Ion Flexvolt handle spreader, handle cutter, and ram, of which $73,800 is federally funded and $8,200 is local match; and
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 2020 application to the Assistance to Firefighters grant for twenty-two heavy vehicle extraction kits comprised of critical emergency equipment as well as an Ion Flexvolt handle spreader, handle cutter, and ram;
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; and
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 2ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2021.