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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 23528: TO ACCEPT THE MOTIVA 2023 FIRST RESPONDERS GRANT _,_,-- Ar , City of 4 , ,,,,,„ ,: ,_........,err rthu ^ Tezas www.PortArthurTx.gov INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Date: December 13, 2023 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Through: Ronald Burton, City Manager , , From: TimothyW. Duriso, Chief of Police�� 'y n7 RE: PR 23528—Authorization for the City Council to allow the City Manager to accept the Motiva 2023 First Responders Grant. Introduction: The intent of this Agenda Item is to seek the City Council's approval for the City Manager to accept the Motiva 2023 First Responders Grant in the amount of$5,000.00. Background: Motiva Enterprises LLC notified the City of Port Arthur that the Police Department's Motiva 2023 First Responders Grant Program request was approved for the amount of$5,000.00. This grant allows for funds to be utilized to purchase safety equipment,professional training, or safety education programs to assist emergency response organizations in communities that host Motiva facilities. Budget Impact: There is no cash match for this program. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorizes the City Manager to accept the Motiva 2023 First Responders Grant in the amount of$5,000.00, 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. 23528 12/13/2023 TWD RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE MOTIVA 2023 FIRST RESPONDERS GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 .00, WITH NO CASH MATCH. WHEREAS, on October 10, 2023, City Council passed Resolution 23-427 authorizing the City Manager to apply for the Motiva 2023 First Responders Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the City Council designates the City Manager as the grantee' s authorized official . The authorized official is given the authority to apply for, accept, reject, or terminate such grant funding on behalf of the City of Port Arthur; and WHEREAS, Motiva Enterprises LLC sent notification that the City of Port Arthur Police Department was awarded funding from the Motiva 2023 First Responders Grant Program in the amount of $5, 000 . 00 as shown in Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, in order to receive the aforesaid allocation, it is necessary that the City Manager accept the award; and WHEREAS, the Police Department is in need of funding and equipment to assist with emergency response; and WHEREAS, the Motiva 2023 First Responders Grant Program is 100% funded with no cash match requirements; and WHEREAS, City Council finds it in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Port Arthur that the City Manager accept the Motiva 2023 First Responders Grant Program funding. 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 hereby authorizes the City Manager to accept the Motiva 2023 First Responders Grant. p P.R. No. 23528 12/13/2023 TWD 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 December, A. D. , 2023, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES : Mayor: Councilmembers : NOES : Thurman Bill Bartie Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard City Secretary AP OVED AS TO FORM: 7 i)d-Le Val Tiz o aii,4 City Attorney \ -.).\4"d// APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: 4 f 1-13 0 q Ronald Burton Tim . Duriso City Manager Chief of Police P.R. No. 23528 12/13/2023 TWD (0;77662) /i1U6-6.07 Lynda Boswell Director of Finance P.R. No. 23528 12/13/2023 TWD EXHIBIT "A" CPC' AO. EMI MOTIVA FIRST RESPONDER GRANT November 28, 2023 Timothy W. Duriso Port Arthur Police Department 645 4th St. Port Arthur, TX 77640 Dear Timothy W. Duriso, Congratulations! The Port Arthur Police Department has been chosen to receive a grant of $5,000 from the Motiva 2023 First Responder Grant program. One of our core values is to "Do the Right Thing" and supporting departments like yours is important we play a significant role in the communities that we operate in and take that role seriously. We hope this contribution will have a lasting, measurable impact to your organization and the surrounding communities and benefit the safety and preparedness of first responders. The grant will be paid through check in December 2023. A representative from Motiva will contact you very soon to set up a check presentation with your department. Again, congratulations and thank you for your role in keeping the community safe. Sincerely, Netk, 3.A&LEAA.. Claire Jackson Social Responsibility & Community Affairs Manager (409) 300-6398 MotivaFirstResponderGrants@Motiva.com 500 Dallas St. I Houston, Texas 177002