Resolution 2016-22 - Reso. 2016-22 - SAFER grant - 3-16 - 3/15/2016 RESOLUTION NO. 2016-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND
EMERGVENCY RESPONSE (SAFER) GRANT FOR TWO (2) FIREFIGHTERS; AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT AS THE CITY'S EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S
PARTICIPATION IN THE SAFER PROGRAM.
WHEREAS The City desires to ensure the safety of all it citizens and; The City of Huntsville
requires the Fire Department be charged with this task; and
WHEREAS It is necessary and in the best interest of the City to apply for funding under the
2015 SAFER Grant.
NOW,THEREFORE,be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Huntsville,Texas,that:
SECTION 1: An application is hereby authorized to be filed on behalf of the City and be placed in
competition for funding of $238,596 of grant funds for the Huntsville Fire
Department to hire two (2) firefighters.
SECTION 3: The Mayor and City Council strongly support this application to address the safety
needs of the Community and acknowledges the distinct possibility of a property tax
increase to retain these two (2) firefighters after the grant funding is expended.
SECTION 4: The City Council directs and designates the City Manager as the City's Chief
Executive Officer and Authorized Representative to act in all matters in connection
with this application and the City's participation in the SAFER Grant.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 15thday of March 2016.
THE CITY UNTSVILLE
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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L�'o nard c nei er,City Attorney