Fort Walton Beach Resolution — 2021-12--FEMA Grant--Paramedic Training — reading text

RESOLUTION 2021 - 12 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDING THROUGH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR THE PROVISION OF PARAMEDIC CERTIFICATION TRAINING FOR CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH FIREFIGHTERS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, provides funding to protect the health and safety of the public and firefighting personnel against fire and fire-related hazards; and WHEREAS, the City is eligible to participate in this competitive grant program and has 300. 00 ($ 23, 142. 86 grant funds and project total of $ 24, applied for and been awarded a 1, 157. 14 City match) for the purchase of providing Paramedic Certification Training for three 3) City of Fort Walton Beach firefighters; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the citizens of Fort Walton Beach to participate in the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA THAT: Section 1. City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute the grant Authority. award; the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to complete grant-related purchases; and a budget amendment to record the grant. Budget Amendment for Grant Funds: Expense Revenue 001- 1598- 522- 3100 $ 24, 300. 00 001- 1598- 331- 2055 $ 23, 142. 86 001- 1600- 389- 9100 $ 1, 157. 14 Section 2. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption by City Council and signature of the Mayor. Adopted: 4 usf o7A/ 1 o2v- f Nic Alle: etto, Mayor P o Tern Approved for form, legal • Attest: Wu r. Hayw. • kes, Jr., C ttorn- Kim .Barnes, City Clerk * N O , , , A I'•• 1/4‘.‘ A.' FLORIOP