HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 13 - Fire Department Grant MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 17, 2024
SUBJECT: APPLICATION TO THE FY 2024 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS
GRANT PROGRAM ON BEHALF OF THE NORTHEAST FIRE
DEPARTMENTS ASSOCIATION (NEFDA)
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval of a resolution authorizing an application
to the fiscal year 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant on behalf of the
Northeast Fire Department Association (NEFDA) in order to purchase a
heavy rescue apparatus.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funding is available from the Federal Emergency Management
Administration (FEMA) through their Assistance to Firefighters Grant
Program.
BACKGROUND: The City of Grapevine, on behalf of the Northeast Fire Department
Association (NEFDA), is applying for an Assistance to Firefighters Grant
through the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) in
order to procure a Heavy Rescue Apparatus. This apparatus is intended to
replace the aging vehicle that is currently used by the Grapevine Fire
Department and its Technical Rescue Team, along with NEFDA. All
required cost match funds will be provided by NEFDA and we will not
incur any additional costs to the City of Grapevine. Once in service, the
new resource will continue to provide support to all 15 agencies of
NEFDA.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-020
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION
OF AN APPLICATION TO THE FY 2024 ASSISTANCE TO
FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM ON BEHALF OF THE
NORTHEAST FIRE DEPARTMENTS ASSOCIATION
(NEFDA)
WHEREAS, The Grapevine City Council finds it in the best interest of the citizens
of Grapevine to engage in regional cooperation with neighboring jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, Grapevine Fire Department forms a crucial part of the Northeast Fire
Department's Technical Rescue Team and maintains a heavy rescue apparatus on behalf
of the association; and
WHEREAS, Grapevine City Council agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of
Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) funds, Grapevine City Council
assures that the funds will be returned to FEMA; and
WHEREAS, Grapevine City Council designates the Fire Chief as the grantee's
authorized official. The authorized official is given the power to apply for, accept, reject,
alter or terminate the grant on behalf of the applicant agency; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites for the adoption of this resolution have been
met, including but not limited to the Local Government Code and the Open Meetings Act;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby declares that the approval of this resolution
is in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated in the preamble are true and correct and are
incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That Grapevine City Council approves the submission of the grant
application for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program to FEMA on behalf of the
Northeast Fire Department Association.
Section 3. That this resolution shall become effective from and after the date of
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE,
TEXAS on this 17th day of December, 2024.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Matthew C.G. Boyle
City Attorney
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