HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 16865: APPLY FOR THE FY 2011 STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE GRANT PROGRAM PORT ARTHUR FIRE DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM 2312 FEB -1 N1
To: John Comeaux, Acting City Manager
From: Larry D. Richard, Fire Chief
Re: Proposed Resolution 16865
Date: January 30, 2012
COMMENT
RECOMMENDATION
The Fire Department recommends that the City Council authorize the Fire Chief to apply for the
FY 2011 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program.
BACKGROUND
The FY 2011 SAFER Grant Program is available to assist Fire Departments in obtaining
additional staffing. This grant has a two (2) year performance period with 100% federal funding.
There is no retention requirement of SAFER funded firefighters beyond the performance period.
However, no firefighter layoffs are permitted of either SAFER funded or non -SAFER funded
firefighters during the performance period. The Fire Department will seek funding for six (6)
firefighter positions; this will allow the Ladder Truck to be staffed with four (4) personnel. The
addition of six (6) firefighter positions should cause a decrease in scheduled overtime.
BUDGET /FISCAL EFFECT
The grant is 100% federal funded for two (2) years.
STAFFING /EMPLOYEE EFFECT
This Grant would increase staffing levels in the Fire Department from 105 authorized civil
service positions to 111 authorized civil service positions.
SUMMARY
The Fire Department recommends that the City Council authorize the Fire Chief to apply for the
2011 SAFER Grant Program.
"REMEMBER, WE ARE HERE TO SERVE THE CITIZENS OF PORT ARTHUR"
P. R. 16865
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FIRE CHIEF TO
APPLY FOR THE FY 2011 STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE
FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE GRANT PROGRAM
(SAFER)
WHEREAS, the Fire Department seeks permission to apply
for the FY 2011 Staffing For Adequate Fire And Emergency
Response (SAFER) Grant Program to assist the Fire
Department in obtaining needed personnel; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Port Arthur
finds it to be in the best interest on the citizens of Port
Arthur to authorize application for the grant; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Chief received notification that
funds will be available for the FY 2011 SAFER Grant Program
and the Grant must be submitted by February 24, 2012; and
WHEREAS, the grant will be used to hire up to six (6)
additional firefighters; and
WHEREAS, the grant is 100% Federal funded for the two
(2) years of the grants performance period; and
WHEREAS, there are no retention requirements of SAFER
funded firefighters, however no firefighter layoffs are
permitted during the grant's performance period; and
WHEREAS, the estimated cost to fund six (6)
firefighter positions for two years is $433,000.
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 Fire Chief is authorized to
apply for the FY 2011 Safer Grant Program and to execute
such other documents as necessary to apply for the grant.
Section 3. That the grant will be used to hire up
to six (6) additional firefighters.
Section 4. That the grant is 100% Federal Funded
for two (2) years.
Section 5. 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 ,
A.D. 2012, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the
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City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES:
MAYOR: ;
COUNCILMEMBERS: ;
NOES: .
Deloris Prince, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APP VED TO FORM:
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a T' o C Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
John Comeaux, Acting City Manager