HomeMy WebLinkAbout11616RESOLUTION NO. 11616
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN
APPLICATION FOR A GRANT TO THE "ASSISTANCE TO
FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM" IN ORDER TO
PURCHASE A BRUSH TRUCK AND AUTHORIZING THE
PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME
WHEREAS, the city of Pueblo supports the acquisition of equipment to facilitate
the safe and efficient firefighting operations by the Pueblo Fire Department, it authorizes
the grant application to the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
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The City Council hereby approves and authorizes submission of the grant
application to the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program for the acquisition of
equipment, a copy of which is attached hereto. The President of the City Council is
authorized to execute and submit the grant application in the name of the City.
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This resolution shall become effective upon final passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: May 26, 2009
BY: Judy Weaver
COUNCILPERSON
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PRESIDENTaf Cfty Council
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CITY CLERK
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Background Paper for Proposed
RESOLUTION
AGENDA ITEM # 1
DATE: May 26, 2009
DEPARTMENT: FIRE DEPARTMENT -CHIEF CHRISTOPHER P. RILEY
TITLE
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR A GRANT
TO THE "ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM" IN ORDER TO
PURCHASE A BRUSH TRUCK AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE CITY
COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME
ISSUE
Should City Council approve submission of an application for a grant administered by
the Department of Homeland Security? If the grant is awarded, the acceptance of the
grant and appropriation of matching funds will be brought to City Council by separate
Ordinance.
Approval of the Resolution
BACKGROUND
The City is applying for approximately $104,000.00 in Federal dollars for the acquisition
of a brush truck.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The grant requires a 20% cash match. Based on our anticipated grant amount of
$104,000.00, the match would be $26,000.00 for a total amount of $130,000.00.
Matching funds will come from the Interest earnings from the City's Y2 cent sales tax.