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Home My WebLink AboutPR 24491: AUTHORIZATION FROM THE CITY COUNCIL TO APPLY FOR THE MOTIVA FIRST RESPONDERS GRANT (try of r rthu r`�— Texas www.PortArthurTx.gov INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Date: August 11, 2025 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Through: Mr. Ronald Burton,City Manager . From: Robert L. Havens, Interim Fire Ch CW113g— RE: PR 24491 -Authorization from the City Council to apply for the Motiva First Responders Grant. Introduction: The purpose of this memorandum Item is to request City Council authorization for the City Manager to permit the Port Arthur Fire Department to apply for the 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. Through this program, eligible organizations can apply for funding up to $10,000 to support the purchase of safety equipment, professional training, or safety education programs. Budget Impact: The Motiva First Responder Grant does not require a.cash match, making it an attractive opportunity for the City to obtain resources without financial impact to the municipal budget. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopts the attached resolution authorizing the City Manager to allow the Port Arthur Fire Department to apply for the 2025 Motiva First Responders Grant. "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. 24491 RLH 8-11-25 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR FIRE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE 2025 MOTIVA FIRST RESPONDERS GRANT WITH NO CASH MATCH REQUIREMENT. WHEREAS, the 2025 Motiva First Responders Grant Program was developed to assist emergency response organizations and communities that host Motiva facilities, as detailed in Exhibit"A"; and WHEREAS, through this program, eligible organizations can apply for funding of up to $10,000 to support the purchases of safety equipment, professional training, or safety education programs; and WHEREAS, applications for the 2025 Motiva First Responders Grant Program opened Friday, August 1, 2025, and shall be accepted until September 30, 2025, and is due by Tuesday, September 30th, 2025; and WHEREAS, the 2025 Motiva First Responders Grant does not require a cash match from recipients, making it an opportunity for the city to obtain resources without a financial impact on the city's budget. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS: SECTION 1. That the facts and opinions set forth in the preamble of this resolution are found to be true and correct. SECTION 2. That the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to allow the Port Arthur Fire Department to apply for the Motiva First Responders Grant. 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 the day of August 2025, at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor: Councilmembers: NOES: Charlotte M. Moses Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard, City Secretary P.R. No. 24491 RLH 8-11-25 APPROVED AS TO FORM: Roxann Pais Cotroneo City Attorney APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: Ronald Burton C Robert L. avens City Manager Interim Fire Chief/Deputy EMC P.R. No. 24491 RLH 8-11-25 EXHIBIT "A" 3 0 ,, :, (11.- MDTIVA .. FIRST RESPONDER GRANT T At Motiva, safety is the heart of our operations. For the fifth year in a row, we're proud to offer our community grant program designed to support organizations that help keep our communities safe. The Motiva First Responder Grant Program has been developed to assist emergency response organizations in communities that host Motiva facilities. The program is awarding grants of up to $10,000 for safety equipment, professional training, or f4, safety education programs that help first responders better R serve their communities. WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR A MOTIVA FIRST RESPONDER GRANT? ■ Fire departments - t is Police departments • Emergency management organizations 0 Scan the QR code with the camera of your smartphone to learn more. El 1.- ii-litfir• • . tti lir: . \ ' '' i MOTIVA Motiva.com/community/grants • 111• k-14111111111111 c C o ■ _ "c II_ L �. IMO 111 HOW CAN THE GRANTS BE USED? WHEN AND HOW DO YOU APPLY? To be eligible to apply, your organization needs to fall The Motiva First Responder Grant program is into one of the following categories: by invitation only and organizations invited to • IRS 501(c)(3) designation or US governmental apply will receive an emailed application. An subdivision (e.g. school or state hospital) invitation does not guarantee funding. • Not-for-profit Applications are accepted Friday, August 1, 2025 through Tuesday, September 30, 2025. • Municipality including incorporated city or town • First Responder organization Applicants can expect to be informed of funding decisions approximately two weeks after the end of Motiva does not support the following types of the application period. funding requests: All winners of the First Responder Grant Awards will • Firearms and supplies; bulletproof vests; Lasers; be invited to a special networking event at Motiva. road signs; K-9s; bodycameras; recordingdevices; 9 Attendees will have the opportunity to meet site and crowd control equipment leadership, learn more about what we do, and receive their grant checks. Lunch will be provided. • Individual, sports or recreational events and/or tournaments • Facility operating costs • Trips or tours for individuals or groups HOW TO REACH US • Advocacy and lobby initiatives • Service or fraternal clubs If you have questions about Motiva's First Responder Grant Program, please visit our website or get in touch with us: Email: MotivaFirstResponderGrants@Motiva.com IE L J Scan the QR code with the camera of your smartphone to learn more. MOTIVA Motiva.com/community/grants