HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 07 - Fire Physicals GrantMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 21, 2025
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
AGENCY'S ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT
RECOMMENDATION: Consider approval of a resolution authorizing staff to submit an application
to the FY 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant in order to procure funds
that will assist in providing annual physicals for Grapevine Fire
Department personnel.
FUNDING SOURCE: No funding is currently required until approval of the grant is received.
Upon approval, an appropriation ordinance will be required to receive
grant funds and appropriate any matching funds required.
BACKGROUND: The City of Grapevine contracts with Front Line Mobile Health to provide
physicals and medical surveillance to first responders and support staff.
The Grapevine Fire Department is requesting permission to submit an
application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance
to Firefighters Grant for funds that will greatly reduce the burden of this
cost on the taxpayer.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will provide $480,000 and
the City of Grapevine will provide $48,000.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-004
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION
OF AN FY24 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, The Grapevine City Council finds it in the best interest of the citizens
of Grapevine, that the Grapevine Fire Department provide the best available medical
surveillance program available; and
WHEREAS, The Grapevine Fire Department has contracted with Front Line Mobile
Health to provide annual physicals and medical surveillance; and
WHEREAS, the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) managed by the Federal
Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) offers an opportunity to reduce the financial
impact of this care to the Grapevine taxpayer; and
WHEREAS, Grapevine City Council agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of
the Office of the Governor funds, Grapevine City Council assures that the funds will be
returned to the Office of the Governor in full; 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 interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, 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 submission of the grant
application to the FY 2024 FEMA AFG for the purpose of procuring funds to assist on
providing annual physical assessments and medical surveillance.
Section 3. That this resolution shall become effective from and after the date of
its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 21st day of January, 2025.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Matthew C.G. Boyle
City Attorney
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