HomeMy WebLinkAboutMO #2344MUNICIPAL ORDER 2344
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANY AND
ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO APPLY FOR AN FY2019 STAFFING FOR
ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (SAFER) GRANT FUNDED
THROUGH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) IN THE
AMOUNT OF $767,836.17 FOR THE HIRING OF THREE FIREFIGHTERS
BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY:
SECTION 1: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute all documents necessary
to apply for an FY2019 Staffing For Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant
funded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of
$767,836.17 for the hiring of three firefighters. The grant will provide for the cost of
employment for a 36 -month period. COLA increases are not covered by the grant. That amount
will be budgeted for by the Fire Department. The amount to be made up by the Fire Department
in years 2 and 3 will be approximately $15,522.83 total. The COVID-19 pandemic has led
FEMA to waive the usual requirement of a cost share match. No local or in-kind match is
required.
SECTION 2: This Order will be in full force and effect from and after the date of
its adoption.
ATTEST:
LINDSAY PARISH, CIT�CLERK �--
Adopted by the Board of Commissioners, May 26, 2020
Recorded by Lindsay Parish, City Clerk, May 26, 2020
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