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RESOLUTION NO. 2005-99
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2005
ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT AWARD
WHEREAS, the Federal Fire Protection Act of 1974 authorizes the Department of
Homelllild Security's Office of Domestic Preparedness to carry out the activities of the
Assistance to Firefighters Grllilt (AFG) Program; and
WHEREAS, the purpose ofthe AFG program is to award one-year grants directly to fire
departments to enhance their abilities with respect to fire and fire related hazards; and
WHEREAS, The Columbia Heights Fire Department applied for a $68,250.00 grant for
the purchase of a new air compressor system, gear racks, and portable generators with
accessories; and
WHEREAS, The Columbia Heights Fire Department was awarded $55,225 towards the
purchase of the above mentioned items with the Grantee paying 95 percent and the City
paying five percent ofthe cost.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Columbia Heights Fire Department
accepts the Assistance to Firefighters Grant in the amount of $55,225 for the purchase of
a high pressure air compressor system, gear racks, and portable generators with
accessones.
I certify that the above resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights on this 12th day of December 2005
Offered by: Williams
Seconded by: Diehm
Roll Call: Ayes: Peterson, Williams, Nawrocki, Diehm, Kelzenberg
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Mayor Gar
Attest:
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary