HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION NO 12 08 224STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF FULTON
RESOLUTION NO. 12-08-224
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 NFPA COMPLIANT CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE SYSTEM FOR FIREFIGHTERS' PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MILTON HEREBY RESOLVES while in
regular session on the 6th day of August, 2012 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 equipment to ensure 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 a washer and drying
cabinet system specifically designed to clean and maintain our firefighters' protective
ensemble, or "turnout gear;" 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 6' day of August, 2012 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.
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RESOLVED this 6th day of August, 2012.
Approved:
Joe Lock /d5 Mayor
Attest:
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Sudie AM Gordon, City Clerk
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