03/09/2021 Resolutions 2021-54RESOLUTION 2021-54
WHEREAS, the Grand Island Fire Department (GIFD) has experienced a large
growth in the number of call for service over the last 20 years: and
WHEREAS, since 2000 the number of Grand Island's firefighter/EMT's and
firefighter/paramedics has remained static; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Homeland Security's Staffing for Adequate Fire and
Emergency Response (SAFER) grant awards three-year grants to eligible fire departments to fund
additional firefighter positions; and
WHEREAS, the SAFER grant application period is open until March 12, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the GIFD seeks approval to apply for a SAFER grant to pay for three
firefighters' wages and benefits for a three year period for a total grant amount of approximately
$831,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the GIFD's request to apply for Department of
Homeland Security's SAFER grant is hereby approved.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 9, 2021
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Rog . Steele, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form tt
March 8, 2021 tt City Attorney