HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No 11-10-191STATE OF GEORGIA
FULTON COUNTY
RESOLUTION NO. 11-10-191
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 FITNESS EQUIPMENT FOR THE FIRE STATIONS TO
SUPPORT OUR WELLNESS INITIATIVE
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 equipment to endure that departments have adequate
protection from fire and fire related hazards and that firefighters health and safety is maximized;
and
WHEREAS, the funding, if awarded, shall be used to purchase four identical sets of
fitness equipment to be used in conjunction with our on-going wellness initiative; 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 17th day of October, 2011 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.
Attest:
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Joe Lockw ayor