HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2022-008RESOLUTION NO. 2022-008
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN
APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATED FUNDS IF
AWARDED OF THE GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE FY2021
STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
(SAFER) GRANT.
WHEREAS, The City of North Richland Hills, Texas possesses legal authority to apply
for the FY2021 Staffing For Adequate Fire and Emergency Response
(SAFER) Grant to apply for cost of salary and benefits for three additional
firefighter positions for three years; and
WHEREAS, The City Council of North Richland Hills finds it in the best interest of the
citizens of North Richland Hills to increase our daily minimum firefighter
staffing to improve the critical fire and safety skills needed to address our
risks in our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The City Council of North Richland Hills hereby finds that the recitals set
forth above are true and correct and are incorporated into this Resolution
as if written herein.
SECTION 2. The City Council of North Richland Hills hereby authorizes and approves the
submission of application for the FY2021 Staffing For Adequate Fire and
Emergency Response Grant in the amount of $824,463, and makes
appointments for the conduct of business relative to the grant.
SECTION 3. The City Council of North Richland Hills designates Fire Chief Stan Tinney
as the grantee's authorized official, with the power to apply for, accept,
reject, alter or terminate the funding request on behalf of the applicant
agency.
SECTION 4. The City Council of North Richland Hills agrees that the loss or misuse of
SAFER funds or failure to comply with all SAFER award requirements may
result in suspension or termination of award funds, the repayment of award
funds, and/or other remedies available by law.
SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after
the date of its adoption, and it is so resolved; and all Resolutions of the City
Council in conflict herewith are hereby amended or repealed to the extent
of such conflict.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 24th day of January, 2022.
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Oscar Trev o, Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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Maleshia B. McGinnis, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Stan Tinney, Fire Chie
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