09/13/2022 Resolutions 2022-251R E S O L U T I O N 2022-251
WHEREAS, the Grand Island Fire Department (GIFD) utilizes self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) to supply safe breathing air to firefighters; and
WHEREAS, the current SCBAs used by the GIFD are over 15 years old and need
replaced;and
WHEREAS, on January 21, 2022, fire administration applied for a grant through the
Assistance to Firefighters Grant program to help cover the cost of new SCBAs; and
WHEREAS, on August 31, 2022 the GIFD was notified of a pending grant award in the
amount of $352,545.45.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, move to approve the acceptance of the grant from the
Assistance to Firefighters Grant program in the amount of $352,545.45 for the purchase of SCBAs.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, September 13, 2022.
Roger . Steele, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form A
September 12, 2022 � ity Attorney