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RESOLUTION NO. 1394
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION BY THE
CIBOLO FIRE DEPARTMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY UNDER THE 2009/2010 SAFER
GRANT.
WHEREAS,the Department is offering competitive grants for Staffing for Adequate
Fire and Emergency Response(SAFER); and
WHEREAS, the Cibolo Fire Department is willing to prepare and submit a grant
application to the Department of Homeland Security for the hiring of
career firefighters; and
WHEREAS,there is need to increase the number of firefighters that are available for
response to emergencies in order to improve the safety of the community
and emergency responders; and
WHEREAS,the City of Cibolo has recognized the need to increase the staffing of the
first alarm assignment utilizing career and volunteer firefighters; and
WHEREAS,the elected officials have been informed of the application and of the
financial support necessary and are committed to securing the necessary
financial support.
NOW, THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CIBOLO,
TEXAS, HEREBY RESOLVES AND FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.
The Fire Department is authorized to submit an application to the Department of
Homeland Security SAFER grant program for 6 firefighters.
SECTION 2.
The City Council has been informed of the grant application and is committed to
providing appropriate financial support.
SECTION 3.
The Fire Chief of the City of Cibolo and the City Manager are hereby authorized to
execute all documents necessary to accomplish the purpose of this resolution.
SECTION 4.
This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its final adoption by
the City.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THIS 8" DAY OF DECEMBER, 2009.
L
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ATTEST:
Peggy Cimics
City Secretary liar—