HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 6654 RESOLUTION NO. 6654
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE
2003 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Federal Government is soliciting applications for grants to improve
firefighting operations and firefighter safety; fire prevention; emergency medical services; and
firefighting vehicle acquisition; and
WHEREAS, the City of Downey desires to purchase equipment to replace and enhance
existing radio base stations and repeaters; and mobile and portable radios; and
WHEREAS, the replaced and supplemental equipment will provide a second powerful
frequency for emergency operations throughout cities belonging to the Joint Powers Communication
Center (JPCC) and will also result in improved firefighting operations and firefighter safety for the
City of Downey; and
WHEREAS, the match for this grant will be split among the participating Area "E" cities.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. To approve the submittal of a 2003 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program
grant application for 2003.
SECTION 2. The City Council authorizes the Fire Chief or his designee to act in
connection with the application and to provide such additional information as may be required.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 25th day of March, 2003.
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RICK TREJO, Mayor/
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was approved and adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey held on the 25th day of March, 2003, by the
following vote:
AYES: 5 Council Members: Bayer, Cartozian, McCarthy, Perkins, Mayor Trejo
NOES: 0 Council Members: None
ABSENT: 0 Council Members: None
ABSTAIN: 0 Council Members: None
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KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk