HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2024-021 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-021
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 THE GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE FY2023
STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
(SAFER) GRANT FOR THREE (3) ADDITIONAL FIREFIGHTER
POSITIONS FOR THREE (3) YEARS.
WHEREAS, The City of North Richland Hills, Texas possesses legal authority to apply
for the FY2023 Staffing For Adequate Fire and Emergency Response
(SAFER) Grant to apply for cost of salary/benefits for 3 additional firefighter
positions for 3 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 FY2023 Staffing For Adequate Fire and
Emergency Response Grant in the amount of $1,058,568.00, 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 in the event of 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Council of the City in conflict herewith are hereby amended or repealed to
the extent of such conflict.
Resolution No. 2024-021
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PASSED AND APPROVED on this 22ND day of April, 2024.
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Alicia Richardson
City Secretary/Chief Goverraf
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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Cara Leahy Wherim City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
an Tenney, Fire Chief
Resolution No. 2024-021
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