HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 28-15 08/18/2015 Accept the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant AwardRESOLUTION NO .28-15
A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND
EMERGENCY RESPONSE GRANT AWARD
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Program
(SAFER) is to protect the health and safety of the public firefighting personnel against fire and
fire -related hazards; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect submitted an application in the competitive Staffing for
Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant program to fund six (6) new firefighter positions ;
and
WHEREAS, the Department of Homeland Security has awarded the Village of Mount Prospect a
grant in the amount of $1,385,184 to fund the six (6) firefighter positions; and
WHEREAS, Grant NO. EMW-2014-FH-00200 in the amount of $1,385,184 is for the performance
period between January 23, 2016 and January 22, 2018.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACTING PURSUANT TO
ITS HOME RULE POWERS:
SECTION ONE: That the Village of Mount Prospect accepts the Staffing for Adequate Fire and
Emergency Response grant awarded in the amount of $1,385,184.
SECTION TWO: That the Village of Mount Prospect will use the grant award to fund six (6) new
firefighter positions.
SECTION THREE: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage
and approval in the manner provided by law.
AYES; Hoefert, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Saccotelli
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Zadel
PASSED and APPROVED this 18th day of August, 2015.
Arlene A. Juracek ,
Mayor
ATTEST
M. Lisp A gell
Village Clerk.