Agenda No. 8.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
| City Council Meeting: | June 9, 2020 |
| Department: | Fire Department |
| Subject: | Resolution No. 20-R-65 - Consideration and/or action approving a resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas authorizing the City Manager to sign Memorandum Of understanding With The Guadalupe County Fire Marshal's Office For Rescue Task Force Equipment and other matters in connection therewith. (C. Kelm/K. Long) |
BACKGROUND
Schertz Fire Rescue has a close working relationship with our partners from Guadalupe County. The Guadalupe County Fire Marshal/ Office of Emergency Management (GCFMO) obtained this grant for the better good of Guadalupe County citizens, visitors and first responders. This grant allows first responders to properly and safely respond to potential acts of terror and other threatening incidents.The grant items included within this MOU are Ballistic Vest, Armor Plates, and Ballistic Helmets. This grant will outfit 14 firefighters.
GOAL
Authorization for the City Manager to sign Memorandum Of understanding with Guadalupe County for grant equipment.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
Provide protective equipment for first responders so our team can safely respond to potential acts of terror of other similar type incidents.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Authorization for the City Manager to sign MOU with Guadalupe County for grant equipment.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact as the equipment was acquired on a grant.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 20-R-65.