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Meeting Date:	05/11/2020
SAFER R&R Grant
Submitted for:	Araceli Perez	Submitted By:	Araceli Perez
Department:	Fire Suppression & EMS Services

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Economic Development Department to develop and submit a Fiscal Year 2019 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Recruitment and Retention application to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for up to $400,000.00, and authorizing the County Judge to act as the Authorized Representative in all matters pertaining to the County's request for funding. The purpose of the application is to increase the number of trained and certified volunteer firefighters that assist Webb County Volunteer Fire Department daily. This application has no impact on the County General Fund for the duration the grant. All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by Chief Ricardo Rangel, Fire Suppression & EMS Services]

Issue: As the Webb County Volunteer Fire Department expands to ensure the safety of Webb County residents, so does the demand for volunteer firefighting personnel.

Solution: The acquisition of grant funds to provide training and incentives to volunteer personnel.

Result: Increase in available trained firefighting personnel ready to assist the community.

Background:

SAFER recruitment and retention funding is a four-year program period and will have no impact on the County General Fund for the duration of the grant.

Previous Court Action:

Fiscal Impact

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