RESO 2012-16 - SAFER Grant - FirefightersRESOLUTION NO. 2012-16
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 FOUR (4) 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 2011 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 under the SAFER. Grant.
SECTION 2: The application will be for $450,904.00 of grant funds for the Huntsville Fire Department to
hire four (4) firefighters.
SECTION 3: The Mayor and City Council strongly support this application to address the safety needs of
the Community.
SECTION 4: The City Council directs and designates the City Manager, Bill Baine, 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 21st day of February 2012.
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APPROVED AS 0 FORM:
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THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE
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