HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-87.docMARCH 25, 2003 03 - 87 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: AUTHORIZE FIRE DEPARTMENT GRANT
INITIATED BY: OSHKOSH FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) thro ugh the U.S.
Fire Administration has been authorized by Congress to grant funds to assist fire
departments; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department would like to apply for a grant in the category
of personal protective equipment in order to replace self - contai ned breathing
apparatus.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council for the City of
Oshkosh that the proper City officials are hereby authorized and directed to apply for a
grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the U .S. Fire
Administration.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper City officials are hereby authorized
and directed to execute any and all documents required by the U.S. Fire Administration for
purposes of the same, and are further authorized and directed, if said grant is awarded, to
accept such funds, and enter into an appropriate agreement or perform such other actions
as required, all pursuant to the terms of the grant application.