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Meeting Date:	04/12/2021
Medina Electric CEP Grant
Submitted for:	Araceli Solis	Submitted By:	Araceli Solis
Department:	Fire Suppression & EMS Services

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to develop and submit a Medina Electric Community Empowerment Program (CEP) grant for 2021 for up to $2,000.00, 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 purchase newly revised editions of fire training text books and instructor resource kits to maintain an updated in-house library for use by all department personnel. This application does not require a cash match. 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 insure the safety of Webb County residents, so does the demand for well-trained firefighting personnel.

Solution: The acquisition of grant funds will aid with the training and education of firefighters, volunteer and certified.

Result: A well-trained corps of personnel available for any incident.

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