Fort Walton Beach Resolution — 2019-16--SAFER Grant — reading text

RESOLUTION 2019- 16 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING FUNDING THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE ( SAFER) GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE HIIZING OF SIX ADDITIONAL FIItEFIGHTERS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Department of Homeland Security through the Staffing for Adequate Fire Emergency Response ( SAFER) Grant Program provides funding directly to fire and departments to assist in increasing the number of firefighters to help communities meet industry minimum standards and attain 24- hour staffing to provide adequate protection from fire and fire- related hazards, and to fulfill traditional missions of fire departments; and WHEREAS, the City is eligible to participate in this competitive grant program, and has applied for and been awarded a project total of$ 1, 449,720 ($ 893, 994 grant funds and $ 555, 726 City match) for the hiring of six ( 6) additional 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 SAFER Grant Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA THAT: Section 1. Authority. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to complete grant- related expenditures. Section 2. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval by the City Council and signature of the Mayor. Adopted:- (+' Op ao 9 Richard A. Rynearson, ayor Attest: Approved for form, legal s cy i w'--. Kim . Barnes, City Clerk o a ar ykes, Jr., Cit o s ji; . s i T F on+ o