HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 21967: ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE EAST TEXAS GULF COAST REGIONAL TRAUMA ADVISORY COUNCIL City of 7 e IAA urt rtltu � www.PortArthurTx.gov INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Date: May 18, 2021 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Through: Ron Burton, City Manager From: Robert L. Havens, Interim Fire Chief RE: P.R. 21967—Acceptance of a grant from the East Texas Gulf Coast Regional Trauma Advisory Council Introduction: The intent of this agenda item is to seek the City Council's authorization for the Fire Department to accept a grant from the East Texas Gulf Coast Regional Trauma Advisory Council in the amount of$6,025. Background: The Port Arthur Fire Department is a member of the East Texas Gulf Coast Regional Trauma Advisory Council. From time to time the East Texas Gulf Coast Regional Trauma Advisory Council distributes grant funds to it members to assist their organization with equipment, PPE, response, training and/or special program funding. On average, the Port Arthur Fire Department receives a distribution of these grant funds, in varying amounts, from one (1) to four(4)times a year. Budget Impact: There is no cash match requirement for this grant. These funds will be deposited in Miscellaneous/Contributions - Donations Revenue Account 155-00-000-4730-00-00-000 Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council authorize the Fire Department to accept a grant from the East Texas Gulf Coast Regional Trauma Advisory Council in the amount of$6,025, as discussed and/or outlined above. "Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur" P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743 P.R. No. 21967 05/18/2021 rlh RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE EAST TEXAS GULF COAST REGIONAL TRAUMA ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER PROGRAM SUPPORT IN THE AMOUNT OF $6, 025 . 00 WHEREAS, the Port Arthur Fire Department received a check from East Texas Gulf Coast Trauma Advisory Council for a grant for Emergency Medical Responder Support; and WHEREAS, the East Texas Gulf Coast Regional Trauma Advisory Council issued check number 1564 in the amount of $6, 025. 00 attached as "Exhibit A"; and WHEREAS, the funds will be deposited in City of Port Arthur Account Number 155-00-000-4730-00-00-000 . NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: Section 1 . That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct. Section 2 . That the City Council directs the City Manager to accept the grant funds . Section 3 . That a copy of the caption of this resolution shall be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council . READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of May, A. D. , 2021, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES : Mayor: Councilmembers : NOES: P.R. No. 21967 05/18/2021 rlh Thurman Bill Bartie Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: bLP kauCeol iTize o City Attorney APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: Ronald Burton City Manager P.R. No. 21967 05/18/2021 rlh EXHIBIT "A" -• - :_ - SECURITY FEATURES INCLUDE TRUE WATERMARK;PAPER+WE/a-SENSTIVE/ICON AND/E. LttiOLQ'GRA1N- FIRST STATE BANK CLUTE 1564 MAN VEL,TX 77578 88-2336,%1131 EAST TEXAS GULF COAST REGIONAL TRAUMA ADVISORY COUNCIL CK 4,11PIF P.O.BOX 1015 04/30/2021 MANVEL,TX 77578 m 0 kY TO THE Fort Arthur Fire Department **6.025.00 RDER OF I $ Six thousand twenty-five and 00/100**********************************x,t***.*******************,r****.***.*****rri;r.f:,r;tx+t.x,t DOLLARS Port Arthur Fire Department a PO Box 1089 Port Arthur, TX 77641 VALID VALID'1 4 VAiVALID d� LL }1 � VALI')VALID N / M =Mo a1 -VAIIh A y AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE c ST TEXAS GULF COAST REGIONAL TRAUMA ADVISORY COUNCIL 1564 04/30/2021 Port Arthur Fire Department EMS/County Grant 2nd Draw 6,025.00 First State Bank -Checking 6,025.00