October 23, 2018Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedCouncil approves applying for the following three Federal Emergency Management Agency grants: (1) Assistance to Firefighters Grant.
Council voted to approve applying for the following three Federal Emergency Management Agency grants: (1) Assistance to Firefighters Grant; (2) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant; and (3) Fire Prevention and Safety Grant; and enter into said agreements.
- Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
- What the City says it's for: “The grant would allow a much-needed infusion of protective gear”
Still pending: This is a request. The City gets the money only if the grant is awarded.
What that means
- Consent agenda:
- Routine items Council approves together in one vote, without discussion. Any member can pull an item out for its own vote.
More from the minutes
- “The three programs are all administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and awarded after several different reviews, with the final decision being made by fire service members who review all the applications based upon the proposed expected outcomes and community needs.”
Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for the following three Federal Emergency Management Agency grants: (1) Assistance to Firefighters Grant; (2) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant; and (3) Fire Prevention and Safety Grant; and if Awarded, enter into said agreements
Carried unanimously, as part of the consent agenda
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Councilwoman Mayfield and carried unanimously.
Read the motion as recorded
“RESOLUTION NO. 18-271 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR THE FOLLOWING THREE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY GRANTS: (1) ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT; (2) STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE GRANT; AND (3) FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY GRANT; AND IF AWARDED, ENTER INTO SAID AGREEMENTS”
Open the minutesConsent agenda, item I