HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-11-04-R RESOLUTION NO. 2015-11-04-R
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BATESVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR A GIF
FIRE PROTECTION GRANT
Whereas, the city of Batesville Fire Department's personal protective equipment
is now more than ten years old; and
Whereas, the National Fire Protection Association and the Arkansas Fire
Academy now require that personal protective equipment be less than ten years old;
Whereas, the Batesville Fire Department meets the eligibility requirements
necessary to apply for a grant under the Arkansas General Improvement Fund Fire
Protection Grant; and
Whereas, the Batesville Fire Department has plans to replace their personal
protective equipment;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF BATESVILLE,
ARKANSAS THAT:
Section 1. The Batesville Fire Department is hereby authorized to submit an application
of formal request to the Arkansas Rural Development Commission for purposes of
securing state grant funds in the amount of approximately $46,500 in order to purchase
new personal protective equipment and that the City Clerk is further authorized to
administer the grant funds for the same project.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of November, 2015
APPROVED: f�
Rick E u aug , Mayor
ATTEST:
Denise Johnston City Clerk