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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: July 27,2026
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Mr. Ronald Burton,City Manager .
From: Robert L. Havens, Fire Chie
RE: PR 25081 -Authorization from the City Council to apply for the Motiva First
Responders Grant.
Introduction:
The purpose of this memorandum 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 2026 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. 25081
RLH 7-27-26
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR FIRE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY
FOR THE 2026 MOTIVA FIRST RESPONDERS
GRANT WITH NO CASH MATCH REQUIREMENT.
WHEREAS, the 2026 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 2026 Motiva First Responders Grant Program opened
Saturday, August 1, 2026, and shall be accepted until September 30, 2026, and is due by
Wednesday, September 30th, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the 2026 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 2026,at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur,Texas,by the following vote: AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
•
•
NOES:
P.R. No. 25081
RLH 7-27-26
Charlotte M. Moses,Mayor
ATTEST:
Christe Whitley Ned,TMRC,City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Roxann Pais Cotroneo, City Attorney
APPROVE t 0 ADMINISTRATION:
Ron Burton, C PIPTy Manager
Robert L. Hay s, Fire Chief
P.R. No. 25081
RLH 7-27-26
EXHIBIT "A"
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[NON-CoPA] Motiva First Responder Grant 2026 -You Are Invited to Apply!
From Lakhpaty,Saniha <Saniha.Lakhpaty@Motiva.com>
Date Fri 7/24/2026 12:32 PM
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Hello,
At Motiva,we are committed to providing safe and reliable operations in the communities where we
operate. We value the critical role first responders and emergency management professionals play in
protecting our communities and supporting emergency preparedness across the regions where we operate.
We are pleased to share that the 2026 Motiva First Responder Grant Program will open on Saturday,August 1.
This program provides pre-identified departments and emergency management organizations the
opportunity to apply for funding to support life-saving equipment,safety education initiatives, and specialized
training.
Additional program details and application materials will be shared on August l.Applications will be
accepted through Wednesday,September 30,2026.
We also want to take this opportunity to confirm that our contact information is up to date. Please let us know
if there are any updates to your department's contact details or if additional individuals should be included in
future communications.
Thank you for your continued partnership and your commitment to public safety.
Warm regards,
Saniha K. Lakhpaty
Corporate Citizenship Advisor
M®TIVA
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