File #: 2026-R-85    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 3/10/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 4/7/2026 Final action:
Title: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RATIFY THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000.00 TO THE STATE OF TEXAS, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE FOR THE FY 2027 OPERATION LONE STAR (OLS) GRANT PROGRAM TO FUND ACQUISITION OF NEW HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INCIDENT RESPONSE SUPPLIES AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE DEPARTMENT'S PERFORMANCE, EFFICIENCY AND SAFETY. THE OLS GRANT HAS A NO MATCH REQUIREMENT AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION. THIS NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY IS ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS. FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN THE SPECIAL FIRE GRANTS FUND.
Attachments: 1. Resolution for OLS- PSO grant- March 2026, 2. Memo- G. Heard for ratification of Resolution for OLS- PSO grant- March 2026
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RATIFY THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000.00 TO THE STATE OF TEXAS, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE FOR THE FY 2027 OPERATION LONE STAR (OLS) GRANT PROGRAM TO FUND ACQUISITION OF NEW HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INCIDENT RESPONSE SUPPLIES AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE DEPARTMENT’S PERFORMANCE, EFFICIENCY AND SAFETY.  THE OLS GRANT HAS A NO MATCH REQUIREMENT AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION. THIS NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY IS ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS. FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN THE SPECIAL FIRE GRANTS FUND.

 

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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION

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BACKGROUND

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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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STAFF RECOMMENDATION

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Fiscal Impact

 

Fiscal Year:                                                                                                          FY 2027

Budgeted Y/N?:                                                                                    Y

Source of Funds:                                                                                     Special Fire Grants Fund

Account #:                                                                                                          260

Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N:                      N/A

 

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

Funding is available in the Special Fire Grants Fund.