Discussion and possible action to authorize the Economic Development Department to develop and submit a U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Assistance to Firefighters Grant for up to $50,000.00, 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 five percent (5%) cash match should the application be funded, amount shall not exceed the sum of TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($2,500).
Issue: Submission of Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Application to benefit the Webb County Volunteer Fire Department through the acquisition of personal protective equipment for firefighters.
Solution: The Economic Development Department will develop and submit the application on behalf of the Webb County Volunteer Fire Department.
Result: Well- equipped firefighters to respond safely to emergency incidents.
Background:
AFG funding will be sought from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to assist the Webb County Volunteer Fire Department with new personal protective equipment for fire personnel. The program period is for one (1) year during the FY 2017 funding cycle. The five percent (5%) cash match will be identified by budget officers if awarded.
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Cash match will be identified by budget officers if awarded. This amount shall not exceed the sum of TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($2,500.00)