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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to ratify the submission of a grant application in the amount of $600,000.00 to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the FY 2025 Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant Program (AFG). If awarded, grant will allow for the purchase of a new brush truck. The City of Laredo will match 10% of the grant funds. Funding is available in the Special Fire Grants Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
City of Laredo Fire currently has an active AFG grant for physicals of frontline personnel.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends approval of this resolution.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: No
Source of Funds: FEMA/Special Fire Grants Fund
Account #: 260-2487
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: No
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
If awarded, the grant will be in the Special Fire Grants Fund. There is a 10% match included in this grant of $60,000.00