File #: 16-0572R    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 7/21/2016 In control: Public Safety
On agenda: 8/15/2016 Final action: 8/15/2016
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING A LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.
Attachments: 1. Grant Agreement A-EMPG-2016-DULUTHCI-00023

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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING A LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.

 

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CITY PROPOSAL:

RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are authorized to accept an emergency management performance grant agreement for Grant No. A-EMPG-2016-DULUTHCI-023, from the Minnesota department of public safety, homeland security and emergency management division, in the amount of $20,000, said funds to be deposited into Fund No. 210-030-3164-4210-02 (Special Projects Fund, Finance Department, Homeland Security, Pass-thru Federal Grants Operating), for the purpose of assisting and supporting the city in maintaining adequate local emergency management programs, with matching funds in the amount of $20,000 to be provided from Fund No. 110-150-1501-5440 (General Fund, Fire, Fire Administration).

 

Statement of Purpose

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:  The purpose of this resolution is to authorize accepting a grant in the amount of $20,000 from the state department of public safety, division of homeland security and emergency management to be used to assist and support the city in maintaining adequate local emergency management programs.  This grant requires an equal local matching amount which will be provided from the Department’s existing budget.