HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION NO. 09-06-96STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF FULTON
RESOLUTION NO. 09-06-96
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 TO PURCHASE A DIESEL EXHAUST REMOVAL SYSTEM FOR
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Milton, GA while in regular
session on June 1St, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. as follows:
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 health and safety of our firefighters is of great importance to the City of
Milton; and
WHEREAS, the funding, if awarded, shall be used to purchase a diesel exhaust removal
system for two of our fire stations; 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 1St day of June, 2009, 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.
RESOLVED this 1St day of June, 2009.
Attest:
Now
two eane a R. Marchiafava, City Clerk
Approved:
Joe Lockwood ayor