SUBJECT
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Authorizing the ratification of the City Manager to submit a grant application in the estimated amount of $11,806,363.26 to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Program. If awarded, the City of Laredo will utilize this funding to hire 38 new additional firefighters for a period of three years. There is no cost share or match requirement for the FY 2024-2025 SAFER Program. The grant will be accounted for in the Special Fire Grants Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
The Laredo Fire Department applied for the SAFER Grant in 2023 and submission of the application was presented to the City Council for approval through resolution 2023-R-050 on February 21, 2023.
BACKGROUND
The goal of the SAFER Grant is to assist with hiring and retaining personnel to ensure the Fire Department has adequate resources to respond and safely perform at incidents, providing protection from fire and fire-related hazards for the City of Laredo.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends approval of this resolution.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2025
Budgeted Y/N?: N
Source of Funds: Special Fire Grants Fund
Account #: 260
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
If awarded grant will be in the Special Fire Grants Fund.