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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2005-99 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 -_...~ (' // ~ -6""" Mayor Gar Attest: Patricia Muscovitz, CMC Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary