14 - Authorizing Grant Application from TxCDBG FAST Program for purchase of fire and ambulance service vehicleItem No. 14
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TO: Mayor & City Council
John Godwin, City Manager
FROM: Carla Easton, PE, City Engineer
SUBJECT: TxCDBG - FAST GRANT APPLICATION
DATE: May 7, 2019
BACKGROUND: The City is eligible to apply for grant opportunities from the Texas
Department of Agriculture Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) FAST Program,
which provides funds for the purchase of fire and ambulance service vehicles.
STATUS OF ISSUE: State regulations require that the Council pass a resolution authorizing the
city's application for grant funds. The application is for $500,000 for purchase of a new fire
engine and equipment.
BUDGET: Funding is provided by the grant.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve of a resolution authorizing the grant application.
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A TEXAS COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION TO THE
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE FIRE, AMBULANCE
AND SERVICES TRUCK FUND; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND/OR CITY MANAGER TO ACT AS THE CITY'S EXECUTIVE OFFICER
AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING
TO THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE TEXAS COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Paris, Texas desires to develop a viable
community, including decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding
economic opportunities, principally for persons of low -to moderate income; and
WHEREAS, certain conditions exist which represent a threat to the public health
and safety; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and in the best interests of the City of Paris to apply for
funding under the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PARIS, TEXAS:
Section 1. That a Texas Community Development Block Grant Program application
for the Fire, Ambulance and Services Truck Fund is hereby authorized to be filed on behalf
of the City with the Texas Department of Agriculture.
Section 2. That the City's application be placed in competition for funding under the
Fire, Ambulance and Services Truck Fund.
Section 3. That the application be for $500,000.00 of grant funds to provide a fire
engine and equipment.
Section 4. That the City Council directs and designates the Mayor and/or City
Manager as the City's Chief Executive Officer and Authorized Representative to act in all
matters in connection with this application and the City's participation in the Texas
Community Development Block Grant Program.
Section S. That all funds will be used in accordance with all applicable federal, state,
local and programmatic requirements including but not limited to procurement,
environmental review, labor standards, real property acquisition, and civil rights
requirements.
Section 6. That it further be stated that the City of Paris is committing $5,000.00
from its General Fund as a cash contribution toward the administration activities of this
fire engine/equipment project.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 13th day of May, 2019.
Steven J. Clifford, M.D., Mayor
ATTEST:
Janice Ellis, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Stephanie H. Harris, City Attorney