HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-110 CCR Member Graves introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-110
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT
PROGRAM FUNDING FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AGENCY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center Fire Department engages in firefighting
activities which expose them to numerous carcinogens which can become embedded in their
turnout gear and passed through the skin, especially when pores are exposed due to the heat and
effort exerted in the activity of firefighting.
WHEREAS,technology has been developed to remove these carcinogens from the
diesel truck exhaust, not allowing them from collecting on the firefighter's turnout gear.
WHEREAS, the City has applied for, and received a grant to address this safety
issue from the Federal Emergency Management Agency via the Assistance to Firefighters Grant
in the amount of$113,076.36 with a 10% local funding match
WHEREAS, the City Council, after due consideration, finds that the acceptance of
the grant,promotes the fiscal welfare of the City,in in the best interests of the residents of the City,
and is desirable for the welfare of the City's government and affairs
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that:
1. The City hereby accepts the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program Grant from the
Federal Emergency Management Agency, United States Department of Homeland
Security in the amount of$113,076.36
2. City staff are hereby authorized to take any actions necessary to receive the City's share
of Assistance to Firefighters Grant funds from the State of Minnesota for eligible
expenses incurred
3. From and after the execution and delivery of such agreement, the Fire Chief, or his
designee, is hereby authorized and directed to perform all acts necessary on behalf of the
City of Brooklyn Center to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution.
September 27, 2021 �
Date Mayor
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City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-110
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Elliott
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Butler, Elliott, Graves, Lawrence-Anderson, Ryan
and the following voted against the same: None
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.