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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 23864: CITY MANANGER TO ALLOW THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE MOTIVA FIRST RESPONDERS GRANT \VP Gf/rl/,,, yam: >l� City of 1 b rrrr rthur`r— www.PortArthurTx.gov INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Date: August 5, 2024 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Through: Mr. Ronald Burton,City Manager From: Robert L Havens, Interim Fire Chief RE: PR 23864 -Authorization for the City Council to approve the City Manager to allow the Fire Department to apply for the Motiva First Responders Grant. Introduction: The intent of this Agenda Item is to seek the City Council's approval for the City Manager to allow the Fire Department to apply for Motiva's First Responder Grant. Background• The Motiva First Responders Grant Program was developed to assist emergency response organizations in communities that host Motiva Facilities. The program awards a grant up to $10,000 for safety equipment, professional training, or safety education programs to organizations invited to apply, including fire departments, police departments,and emergency management organizations. Budget Impact: There is no cash match for this program Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council authorizes the City Manager to allow the Fire Department approval to apply for Motiva's First Responders Grant,as discussed and/or outlined above. "Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur" P.O.Box 1089 :>: Port Arthur.Texas 77641-1089 ;>.< 409.983.8101 :-< FAX 409.982.6743 P.R. No . 23864 8/5/24 rlh RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO ALLOW THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR A GRANT FROM MOTIVA' S FIRST RESPONDER GRANT PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the Motiva First Responder Grant Program was developed to assist emergency response in communities that host Motiva facilities; and WHEREAS, the program awards a safety grant up to $10, 000 . 00 for training, equipment, professional or safety education programs to organizations invited to apply; and WHEREAS, there is no cash match requirement for the grant . 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 allow the Fire Department to apply for a grant from Motiva' s First Responder Grant Program. 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, this day of 2024 AD, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote: AYES : Mayor: Councilmembers: P.R. No. 23864 8/5/24 rlh NOES: Thurman Bill Bartie, Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard City Secretary AP' ' •VED AS TO FORM: Ja- - - M. Black In -rim City Attorney APPROVED FbR'ADMINISTRATION: Ronald City anager, CPM obert L. Havens Interim Fire Chief