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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: August 1, 2024
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ronald Burton, City Manager
From: Timothy W. Duriso, Chief of Police 1 0%S
RE: PR 24005 —Authorization for the City Council to approve the City Manager to
accept the Motiva 2024 First Responders Grant in the amount of$2,500.00.
Introduction:
The intent of this Agenda Item is to seek the City Council's approval for the City Manager to
accept the Motiva 2024 First Responders Grant in the amount of$2,500.00.
Background:
Motiva Enterprises LLC notified the City of Port Arthur that the Police Department's Motiva
2024 First Responders Grant Program request was approved for the amount of$2,500.00. 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 City Council authorizes the City Manager to accept the Motiva 2024
First Responders Grant in the amount of$2,500.00 as discussed and/or outlined above.
"Remember, vse 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. 24005
JLH 10-30-2024
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT
THE MOTIVA 2024 FIRST RESPONDERS GRANT PROGRAM IN
THE AMOUNT OF $2, 500 . 00, WITH NO CASH MATCH.
WHEREAS, on August 27 , 2024 , City Council passed
Resolution 24-338 authorizing the City Manager to apply for
the Motiva 2024 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 2024 First Responders Grant Program in the
amount of $2 , 500 . 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 needs funding and
equipment to assist with emergency response; and
WHEREAS, the Motiva 2024 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 2024 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 . The City Council authorizes the City Manager
to accept the Motiva 2024 First Responders Grant .
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JLH 10-30-2024
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 November,
A.D. , 2024 , 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
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Roxann Pais Cotroneo
City Attorney
APPR VED R ADMIN(7/ ST TION:
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Ronald Burton CPM / e 1 Timothy' W. Duris 3�'4'
City Manager C / Chief 9f Police
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JLH 10-30-2024
APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
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Lynda Boswell, MA, ICMA-CM
Director of Finance
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EXHIBIT "A"
MDTIVA
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIPT
Organization Name/Address: Pc)(2 y , -4 �L�st PA
Type of Organization: _ 501 ( c)(3) Public Charitable
501 ( c)(4) Advocacy Group Policy
501 ( c)(6) Business Group Policy
x Other (public school, fire dept, etc. Please Describe )
Amount Received: 'L�1?.�"'b0�"�my
Check # / Date:OLt.D 36/61- / /0/i S !212'24
Purpose of Contribution: 2024 First Responder Grant Program
In order to comply with Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code of Charitable Contributions,
please acknowledge receipt of this contribution by signing the form below or filling in the form
available online via this link. Please note: if applicable, enter the value of goods and services
received in exchange for this contribution on the form.
Your signature confirms and dates that your bank check was received.
Signature ��� /:�° c �`°� — _ Date 1U — 211
Representative Recipienta Organization ��
Printed Name /2X ,?ce2 /(�e5$cLq Title ~ ��vl oN t,e Ph
500 Dallas Street I Houston, Texas