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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 $1,251,442.00 to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the FY 2024 Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant Program (AFG). If awarded, grant will allow for the purchase of a new Spartan S-180 Fire Engine. 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
The AFG Program has awarded approximately $8.7 billion in grant funding to provide critically needed resources that equip and train emergency personnel to recognized standards, enhance operational efficiencies, foster interoperability, and support community resilience
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: 2025
Budgeted Y/N?: N
Source of Funds: FEMA / Special Fire Grants Fund
Account #: 260-2487
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
If awarded, the grant will be in the Special Fire Grants Fund.
There is a 10% match included in this grant of $ 113,767.45.