HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2013-088 Authorized CM to apply to FEMA for a Staffing For Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) 2013 Grant RESOLUTION NO. 2013-088
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH,FLORIDA,AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY TO THE
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ("FEMA") FOR A
STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE("SAFER")
2013 GRANT;AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE
THE APPLICATION;PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency ("FEMA") is accepting
applications of local fire departments for the purpose of providing funding to assist in increasing the
number of firefighters to help communities meet industry minimum standards and attain 24-hour
staffing to provide protection from fire and fire related hazards,and to fulfill traditional missions of
fire departments; and
WHEREAS,the City would seek funding that pays the cost of salaries and benefits to restore
firefighter positions that have been reduced in the City's contract for fire rescue services with the
Broward Sheriff's Office for FY 2013-2014; and
WHEREAS,funding, if awarded,would be for twenty-four (24)months and provide one-
hundred percent(100%)of the salary and benefit costs of each firefighter position funded with no
cash or in-kind match required by the City; and
WHEREAS,the City of Dania Beach therefore desires to apply for a SAFER grant;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH,FLORIDA:
Section 1. That a SAFER 2013 Grant application to FEMA is approved and the proper
City officials are authorized to execute and submit the application.
Section 2. That the City Manager and City Attorney are authorized to make minor
revisions to the application as may be deemed necessary and proper for the best interests of the City.
Section 3. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 4. That this Resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on August 27, 2013.
ATTEST:
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LOUISE STILSON, CMC WALTER B. DUKE, III
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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APPROVED AS TO FO AND CORRECTNESS:
THOMAS J. XN§BRO
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