16-02 - R TOWN OF PROSPER, TEXAS RESOLUTION NO. 16-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PROSPER,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
APPLICATION TO THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
(FEMA) FOR THE ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT (AFG); MAKING
FINDINGS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency ("FEMA") provides funds to
meet the firefighting and emergency response needs of fire departments and nonaffiliated
emergency medical service organizations through its Assistance to Firefighters Grants ("AFG");
and
WHEREAS, since 2001 AFG funds have helped firefighters and other first responders
obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other
resources needed to protect the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards;
and
WHEREAS, the Prosper Fire Department is developing an application to submit to
FEMA on or before January 15, 2016, to acquire needed firefighting equipment, specifically to
replace nine (9) breathing apparatus that are over then (10) years old, with an estimated cost of
$60,370.20; and
WHEREAS, if awarded the AFG, the Town's match will be $2,874.74, which is five
percent (5%) of the cost of the needed firefighting equipment referenced herein; and
WHEREAS, to submit the AFG application, it is necessary that the Town Council
authorize the Town Manager to timely execute the application with FEMA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
PROSPER, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1
The findings set forth above are incorporated into the body of this Resolution as if fully
set forth herein.
SECTION 2
The Town Council of the Town of Prosper hereby authorizes the Town Manager to
execute any and all documentation relative to the Town's application for AFG funds with FEMA,
and take any and all actions incident and related thereto.
SECTION 3
Any and all resolutions, rules, regulations, policies, or provisions in conflict with the
provisions of this Resolution are hereby repealed and rescinded to the extent of any conflict
herewith.
SECTION 4
This Resolution shall be effective from and after its passage by the Town Council.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
PROSPER, TEXAS, ON THIS 12TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2016.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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Terrence S. Welch, Town Attorney
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