Res 10-016
Res 10-016
CITY COMMISSION AGENDA
- Meeting Date:
- 02/17/2010
- Title:
- Galveston County Firefighters Grant - Hurst Tool Purchase
- Submitted For:
- Joseph Gorman
- Submitted By:
- Jane Tull, Fire Department
- Department:
- Fire Department
ACTION REQUEST (Brief Summary)
Authorize the Mayor to execute a grant with the Galveston County Fire Fighters Association in the amount of $30,000.00 toward the purchase of two (2) sets of Hurst Rescue Tool systems to be placed on Engine 21 and Engine 16.
BACKGROUND
The Galveston County Fire Fighters Association provides annual funding to County fire departments participating in mutual aid. Grant funds are also available for equipment acquisition. Funds are appropriated by Commissioner’s Court to G.C.F.F.A. for subsequent allocation.
ANALYSIS
This fund provides firefighting equipment available to residents of Galveston County through mutual aid from participating departments.
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
None