10-10383rRESOLUTION NO. 10383
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT, RECEIVED BY THE CITY OF
RICHFIELD AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ADMINISTER THE FUNDS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH GRANT AGREEMENTS AND TERMS PRESCRIBED BY THE
DONORS
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 465.03 reads in part as follows:
Any city, school district or town may accept a grant or devise of real or personal
property and maintain such property for the benefit of its citizens is accordance with the
terms prescribed by the donor. Nothing herein shall authorize such acceptance or use for
religious or sectarian purposes. Every acceptance shall be by resolution of the council
adopted by two-thirds majority of its members, expressing such terms in full, and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield has been awarded the grant as described below,
Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the US Department of Homeland Security for
the amount of $48,600 to be used for the purpose of purchasing a commercial grade
washer and dryer for turnout gear, a larger capacity air compressor and a breathing
apparatus filling containment cabinet and related accessories.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield,
Minnesota, as follows:
1. That the City Council of the City of Richfield hereby accepts the US Department
of Homeland Security, Assistance to Firefighters Grant ((EMW-2009-FO-08351) for the
year 2010 and authorizes the City to administer the funds in accordance with the grant
agreements and terms prescribed by the donors.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 13th day of July,
2010.
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Debbie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nancy Gibbs, ity Clerk