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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Memorandum Of Understanding Amongst Various Municipalities In Order For The City Of Pompano Beach, As The Host Agency, To Apply For The Assistance To Firefighters Grant On Behalf Of All Participating Agencies, And If Awarded, Accept The 2017-2018 Assistance To Firefighters Regional Grant In An Amount Not To Exceed $185,325.22; Authorizing The Expenditure Of Matching Funds In An Amount Not To Exceed $27,798.78 For The Purchase Of Fire Rescue Equipment; Authorizing The Establishment Of Certain Accounts To Recognize And Appropriate The Grant Funding, If Awarded; And Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Documents And Agreement(s).
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The City of Hollywood Fire Rescue and Beach Safety Department has determined the need to purchase fire rescue equipment which is outdated and inoperative.
The Fire Rescue and Beach Safety Department desires to apply for this grant in the approximate amount of $185,325.22.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager
George R. Keller, Jr., Assistant City Manager, Public Safety
Christopher Pratt, Fire Chief