HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION NO 07-09-60RESOLUTION NO.07-09-60
COUNTY OF FULTON
STATE OF GEORGIA
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE THE
SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY REPSPONSE (SAFER)
GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Department of Homeland Security makes available funding under the SAFER
grant program; and
WHEREAS, such funds are awarded directly to fire departments to enhance their ability to
protect first responders and the public by funding front line firefighters; and
WHEREAS, the primary goal of the SAFER grant program is to assist local fire departments'
staffing and deployment capabilities in order to respond to emergencies, assuring that departments have
adequate protection from fire and fire related hazards; and
WHEREAS, the City of Milton has applied for funding through this program; and
WHEREAS, the funding, if awarded, shall be utilized to hire three entry level firefighters with a
WPM five year employment commitment; and
WHEREAS, evidence authorizing the acceptance of said application must be provided.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT SO RESOLVED, this 6" day of September, 2007, by the Mayor
and Council of the City of Milton that the submission of the Department of Homeland Security Staffing
for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have set their hand and affixed their seals on the dates as indicated.
Attest:
Apolte R. Marchiafava, City Clerk
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Approved:
Joe Lockwoo r