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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: ;! iy I " dw 9?3 Joe Lockw ayor