12/17/2024 Resolutions 2024-332 RESOLUTION 2024-332
WHEREAS, Grand Island and the surrounding area is served by a volunteer dive
rescue team; and
WHEREAS,the dive rescue team is called when the victim has sunk below the water
level; and
WHEREAS, the Grand Island Fire Department (GIFD) currently responds to
drownings but lacks the equipment and training to locate drowning victims; and
WHEREAS,due to the volunteer nature of the dive rescue team there is a time delay
for the team to arrive the emergency scene; and
WHEREAS, over the years,the dive rescue team has struggled to maintain enough
volunteers to perform this vital service; and
WHEREAS, GIFD seeks Council approval to apply for, and if awarded, accept a
grant from the AFG program; and
WHEREAS,the grant would be used to purchase dive rescue equipment and training
for approximately 6— 8 GIFD personnel.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND,NEBRASKA,that Fire Department is hereby authorized to apply
for, and if awarded, accept a grant from the AFG; and that the City Clerk shall store, retain, and
make available for access all related and herein referenced documents as contracts and agreements
are retained.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island,Nebraska, December 17, 2024.
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