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Home My WebLink AboutPR 24570: THE PORT ARTHUR FIRE DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT A GRANT FROM MOTIVA'S FIRST RESPONDER GRANT PROGRAM „. 0 . C,irc ,21 ,-- --..:..„ n r t r t lr tt _ T www.PortArthurTx.gov INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Date: October 14, 2025 To: Ronald Burton, City Manager From: Robert L. Havens, Interim Fire Chief RE: Proposed Resolution 24570 Authorizing the Port Arthur Fire Department to Accept a Grant from Motiva's First Responder Grant Program. Nature of the Request: The intent of this agenda item is to seek City Council approval and authorization for the Port Arthur Fire Department to accept the Motiva First Responder Grant in the amount of$5,000.00 for the purchase of one (1) Polimaster Personal Radiation Detector. Background The Port Arthur Fire Department applied for the Motiva First Responder Grant in August of 2025, seeking funding to assist in the purchase of two (2) Polimaster Personal Radiation Detectors at total cost of $10,000. The City Council approved the request for application on August 26, 2025, with the approval of 25-360. On October 9, 2025, the Port Arthur Fire Department was made aware that they were going to receive a grant reward in the amount of$5,000 by Motiva. Budget Considerations: There will be no fiscal budgetary impact. The grant funds received will be deposited in Contributions/Donations account 001-19-000-4730-00-00-000 for the purchase of one (1) Polimaster Personal Radiation Detector. Recommendations: The Port Arthur Fire Department recommends approval of P.R. 24570 to accept the Motiva First Responder Grant in the amount of$5,000 as 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 . 24570 10/14/2025 rlh RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PORT ARTHUR FIRE DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT A GRANT FROM MOTIVA'S FIRST RESPONDER GRANT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF$5,000.00 TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE CONTRIBUTIONS/DONATIONS ACCOUNT NUMBER 001-19-000-4730-00-00-000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) POLIMASTER PERSONAL RADIATION DETECTOR. WHEREAS,the Port Arthur Fire Department applied for the 2025 Motiva First Responder Grant program in August of 2025, "Exhibit A"; and WHEREAS,the Port Arthur Fire Department stated in the grant application that the funds,if awarded,would be used to purchase two (2) Polimaster Personal Radiation Detectors; and WHEREAS, as detailed in Exhibit "B", the Port Arthur Fire Department received correspondence from Motiva on October 9,2025,that a grant award of$5,000.00 was to be awarded to the Port Arthur Fire Department. Therefore, it will use the funds to purchase one(1) Polimaster Personal Radiation Detector. NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS: 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 in the amount of$5,000.00 to be deposited in the Contributions/Donations Account No.001-19-000-4730- 00-00-000 for the purchase of one(1)Polimaster Personal Radiation Detector. Section 3. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution shall be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. P.R. No . 24570 10/14/2025 rlh READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED, this day of 2025 AD, 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 APPROVED AS TO •-- • Roxann Pais Cotroneo, City Attorney APPROVED OR 'MINISTRATION: Ron Burton, P'. - City Man. . -r Ro ert . Havens, Interim Fire Chief P.R. No. 24570 10/14/2025 rlh EXHIBIT "A" P.R. No. 24491 RLH 8-11-25 RESOLUTION NO. Z. 5' 3 ao D 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: /'1 Councilmembers: �h1 P 7 , Sac f � -.-.-mot �- , NOES: VI fk-MmAY harlotte 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: ellk I Ronald Burton C ��` Robert L. avens City Manager Interim Fire Chief/Deputy EMC P.R. No. 24491 RLH 8-11-25 EXHIBIT "A" (1) 415„,,,,t '1/4 T ool MOTIVA FIRST RESPONDER GRANT 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 safety education programs that help first responders better serve their communities. WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR A MOTIVA FIRST RESPONDER GRANT? • Fire departments ■ Police departments • Emergency management organizations Scan the QR code with the camera of your smadphone to learn more. 1 EirtD1111117.fill'� •� D i /fie." 0111:11" • MOTIVA Motiva.com/community/grants j1 . ' JI ,, 4 9 '''' 44, i - • S + Vim 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; tasers; be invited to a special networking event at Motiva. road signs; K-9s; body cameras; recording devices; Attendees will have the opportunity to meet site and crowd control equipment leadership, learn more about what we do, and • Individual, sports or recreational events and/or receive their grant checks. Lunch will be provided. 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: MotivaFirstResponderGrantsip'Motiva nom CI ,+ O Scan the QR code with the camera of your smartphone to learn more. 41 MOTIVA Motiva.com/community/grants P.R. No. 24570 10/14/2025 rlh EXHIBIT "B" (1)0 , MOTIVA FIRST RESPONDER GRANT T 10/09/2025 Interim Fire Chief Robert Havens Port Arthur Fire Department 300 Waco Port Arthur, TX 77641 Dear Interim Fire Chief Robert Havens, Congratulations! Port Arthur Fire Department has been selected to receive a $5,000 grant through the Motiva First Responder Grant Program. At Motiva, one of our core values is to "Do the Right Thing." Supporting first responder agencies like yours is an important part of our commitment to the communities where we operate. We are proud to help strengthen your department's ability to keep the community safe and prepared. Grant funds will be distributed via ACH during the week of Monday, October 20, 2025. We would also like to invite you and two guests to join us for a special recognition event —the Motiva Emergency Response Lunch and Learn — on Monday, October 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Motiva Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex, 2555 Savannah Ave, Port Arthur, TX 77640. Upon arrival, please check in at the visitor's gate, and you will be escorted to the meeting location. Please confirm your attendance or notify us if you are unable to attend by Wednesday, October 15, 2025, by emailing MotivaFirstResponderGrants@Motiva.com. Once again, congratulations on this award, and thank you for the essential work you do to protect and serve our communities. Sincerely, Ngti da&LONA_ Claire Jackson Social Responsibility & Community Affairs Manager (409) 300-6398 MotivaFirstResponderGrants@Motiva.com 500 Dallas St. I Houston, Texas 177002