HomeMy WebLinkAboutMO #2782MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2782
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO RECEIVE GRANT FUNDS
THROUGH THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FOR
A FY2023 PORT SECURITY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $543,750
FOR PURCHASE OF A FIRE BOAT TO RESPOND TO WATER-BASED
EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
WHEREAS, on May 9, 2023, The Board of Commissioners approved Municipal
Order No. 2736, which authorized the submission of a FEMA Port Security Grant Application,
which has now been awarded to the City of Paducah; and
KENTUCKY:
WHEREAS, the City has been notified of a total award of $543,750; and
WHEREAS, the City of Paducah now wishes to accept all awarded grant funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
SECTION 1. That the City of Paducah hereby accepts grant funds in the amount
of $543,750 through the U. S. Department of Homeland Security for a FY2023 Port Security
Grant for the Paducah Fire Department, to purchase a fire boat to respond to water-based
emergency situations.
SECTION 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the grant agreement
and all documents related to same, as authorized in Section 1, above.
SECTION 3. A local match of 25% is required. The local match of $181,250
will be included in the FY 2024-2025 budget.
SECTION 4. This order shall be innnx�
after the date of
its adoption.
George Bray, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Claudia Meeks, Assistant City Clerk
Adopted by the Board of Commissioners, September 5, 2023
Recorded by Claudia Meeks, Assistant City Clerk, September 5, 2023
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