Discussion and possible action to ratify the development and submission of the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) FY23 Assistance to the Firefighters Grant Application in the amount up to $350,000.00 and authorizing the County Judge to act as the Authorized Representative in all matters pertaining to the County’s request for Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program funding. This application requires a non-federal match in an amount equal to not less than five percent (5%) of the federal funds awarded; amount should not exceed the sum of $17,500.00. 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.
Issue: Submission of Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Application to benefit the Webb County Volunteer Fire Department through the acquisition of PPE and firefighting equipment.
Solution: The Economic Development Department developed and submitted the application on behalf of the Webb County Volunteer Fire Department.
Result: Well-equipped firefighters to respond to safely to emergency incidents, and meet required standards.
Background:
AFG Funding will be sought from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to assist the Webb County Fire Department with new PPE and firefighting equipment.