HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES. No. 18-03-466 - 03/05/2018 - Submission of Grant App - Firefighters1
STATE OF GEORGIA RESOLUTION NO. 18-03-466
COUNTY OF FULTON
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE THE
SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY FOR THE ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Department of Homeland Security makes available funding under the
Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program; and
WHEREAS, such funds are awarded directly to fire departments to enhance their ability
to protect first responders and the public by funding support materials and equipment; and
WHEREAS, the primary goal of the AFG grant program is to assist local fire
departments' capabilities by providing essential equipment to respond to emergencies, assuring
that departments have adequate protection from fire and fire related hazards; and
WHEREAS, the funding, if awarded, shall be used to purchase 40 self-contained
breathing apparatus units to support Milton Fire Department fire suppression operations
throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, evidence authorizing the acceptance of said application may be provided to
assist in the application process.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT SO RESOLVED, this 5`h day of March, 2018 by the
Mayor and Council of the City of Milton that the submission of the Department of Homeland
Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant application is hereby approved; and if awarded the
Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the award package with directives under the Department
of Homeland Security.
SO RESOLVED, this 5t' day of March, 2018.
Attest:
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Sudie AM Gordon, qity Clerk
Approved:
Joe Lockwood, Mayor