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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, FY22 STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (SAFER) GRANT
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WHEREAS, applications are now being accepted for the FY22 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant; and,
WHEREAS, the FY22 SAFER grant has no local match requirement; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro, AR is seeking $570,007.05 in Federal funding for 36 months for the hiring of three full-time firefighters. This assistance will provide support for new, additional firefighters in improving staffing levels for the Jonesboro Fire Department.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The City of Jonesboro, AR supports the submission of the FY22 SAFER Grant application for the hiring of three full-time firefighters for 36 months.
SECTION 2: The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to execute all document 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 to submit all necessary documents for this federal programs.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 21ST DAY OF MARCH 2023.