HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2003-367CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-367
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A GRANT
AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
WHEREAS, The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has established an Assistance
to Firefighters Grant Program (FIRE grant) to provide funding for local fire departments through a
"matching" grant program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth has applied and has been authorized to receive grant funding
through FEMA totaling $72,300 to provide for firefighter safety and survival training and
equipment; and
WHEREAS, the funding is a matching 70/30 grant, with the City obligation (thirty percent) of
$21,690; and
WHEREAS, the City agrees to the terms of the grant and authorizes FEMA to enforce the grant
contract in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA: That the City enter into the grant agreement with the Federal
Emergency Management Agency for a matching Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (FIRE
grant), and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the agreement. Further; that the City's
share of $21,690 come from the radio replacement reserve (404-7300).
Adopted by the City Council on August 26, 2003.