SUBJECT
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Ratification authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $249,325.02 to the State of Texas Office of the Governor, under the Public Safety Office for the Border Zone Fire Department Grant Program to purchase rescue equipment for the Laredo Fire Department. The grant has no match, and this notice of funding opportunity is on a reimbursement basis. Grant will be accounted in the Special Fire Grants Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
N/A
BACKGROUND
The purpose of this program is to provide grants to professional fire departments along the Texas-Mexico border region for specialized equipment, maintenance, and medical supplies to support emergency services associated with the execution of border security activities associated with deterring crimes occurring in the geographic area defined in Article IX, Section 7.10 of the General Appropriations Act. The Laredo Fire Department will be using this grant to purchase Rescue equipment.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends approval of this res
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2024
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.