HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION NO 12 08 225STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF FULTON
RESOLUTION NO. 12-08-225
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO
THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE
FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (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 up to nine entry level
firefighters with a three-year employment commitment; and
WHEREAS, evidence authorizing the acceptance of said application must be provided.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT SO RESOLVED, this 6h day of August, 2012 by the
Mayor and Council of the City of Milton that the submission of the Department of Homeland
Security's 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.
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RESOLVED this 6th day of August, 2012.
Approved:
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Joe Lock , Mayor
Attest:
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Sudie AM Gordon, City Clerk
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