HomeMy WebLinkAboutMO #2736MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2736
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR A
2023 PORT SECURITY PROGRAM GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$543,750 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A FIRE BOAT TO RESPOND TO
WATER-BASED EMERGENCIES AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Year 2023 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) is
one of four grant programs that constitute DHS/FEMA's focus on transportation
infrastructure security activities; and
WHEREAS, the PSGP provides funds to state, local, and private sector
maritime partners to support increased port -wide risk management and protect critical
surface transportation infrastructure from acts of terrorism, major disasters, and other
emergencies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY:
SECTION 1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute all documents
necessary to apply for a 2023 Port Security Program Grant in the amount of $543,750 for the
purchase of a fire boat for the Paducah Fire Department to respond to water-based emergencies
and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents related to same. The total project cost is
$725,000. If awarded and accepted, the local match for this grant is 25% of the total project cost
($181,250).
SECTION 2. This order shall be in full force and efl]A—ffrom and after the date
of its adoption.4/a
George Bray, Mayor
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tndsay Parish, 'ty lerk
Adopted by the Board of Commissioners, May 9, 2023
Recorded by Lindsay Parish, City Clerk, May 9, 2023
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