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Authorizing the Fire Department to apply for the 2023/2024 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) grant in the amount of $118,230 from the State of Minnesota Department of Public Safety for training for firefighters.
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WHEREAS, Chapter 10 of the Saint Paul City Charter recognizes the City Council's authority over the budget and spending of the City of Saint Paul, and
WHEREAS, Chapter 86 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code requires all contracts be authorized by the Saint Paul City Council; and
WHEREAS, Section 86.12 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code requires City Council approval prior to submission of grant applications; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department would like to apply for the 2023/2024 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) grant to provide training for firefighters; and
WHEREAS, the total grant is $118,230 and the State of Minnesota portion for the training would be $98,525; and
WHEREAS, the grant requires a 25% in-kind match of $19,705 which will be met with the salaries of firefighters attending the training; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, the City Council authorizes the Fire Department to apply for the 2023/2024 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) grant.