HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2018-010 - FEMA RESOLUTION NO. 2018-010
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
APPROVING THE 2017 APPLICATION OF GRANT FUNDS FOR THE
ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS PROGRAM UNDER THE FEDERAL
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided funds for the
Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program; and
WHEREAS, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires a resolution certifying the
approval of applications by the Applicant's governing board before submission of said
application(s); and
WHEREAS, the Applicant, if awarded, will enter into an agreement with Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) to execute the project;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED THAT, the City Council of the City of Redding hereby:
1. Approves the submission of an application to Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) for the 2017 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) for the purpose of funding a
significant upgrade/replacement to the Redding Fire Department's radio network and
introduce technology which will enhance and expand emergency communications well into
the future at a cost not to exceed $250,000.
2. Appoints the City Manager, or designee, as agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and
submit all documents including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, payment
requests, and other applicable documents which may be necessary for the completion of the
project.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Redding on the 6th day of February, 2018, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: McElvain, Sullivan, Weaver, Winter & Schreder
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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KRISTEN SCER, Mayor
ATTEST: FORM APPROVED:
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PAMELA MIZE, Cit Clerk BARRY E. eWALT, CityAttorney Y