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A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY PURSUANT TO MASSACHUSETTS
GENERAL LAWS CHAPTER 44, SECTION 53A TO BE UTILIZED BY THE
AGAWAM FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF SELF CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS
(Sponsored by Mayor Cohen)
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Homeland Security has awarded the
Town of Agawam Fire Department a grant in the amount of$165,845.00 for the purchase
of self contained breathing apparatus;
WHERAS, it is in the best interest of the Town of Agawam to accept this grant of funds
from the United States Department of Homeland Security; and
NOW THEREFORE, the Agawam City Council hereby resolves pursuant to M.G.L. c.
44, §53A to accept the grant in the amount of $165,845.00 from the United States
Department of Homeland Security to purchase self contained breathing apparatus for the
Agawam Fire Department.
DATED THIS 915�DAY OF :�IkrLL ' 2010.
PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL
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MAYORAL ACTION
Received this day of 2010 from Council Clerk.
Signed by Council President this day of Sur? 12010.
APPROVAL OF LEGISLATION
By the powers vested in me pursuant to Article 3, Section 3-6 of the Agawam Charter, as
amended, I hereby approve the passage of the above legislation on this ,a;) 4 day of
32010.
Richard A. Cohen, Mayor
DISAPPROVAL OF LEGISLATION
By the powers vested in me pursuant to Article 3, Section 3-6 of the Agawam Charter, as
amended, I hereby veto the passage of the above legislation on this day of
20 10 for the following reason(s):
Richard A, Cohen, Mayor
RETURN OF LEGISLATION TO COUNCIL CLERK
Returned to Council Clerk this ckdZ2 day of 2010.
TR-2010-_&O
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY PURSUANT TO MASSACHUSETTS
GENERAL LAWS CHAPTER 44, SECTION 53A TO BE UTILIZED BY THE
AGAWAM FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF SELF CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS
(Sponsored by Mayor Cohen)
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Homeland Security has awarded the
Town of Agawam Fire Department a grant in the amount of$165,845.00 for the purchase
of self contained breathing apparatus;
WHERAS, it is in the best interest of the Town of Agawam to accept this grant of funds
from the United States Department of Homeland Security; and
NOW THEREFORE, the Agawam City Council hereby resolves pursuant to M.G.L. c.
44, §53A to accept the grant in the amount of $165,845.00 from the United States
Department of Homeland Security to purchase self contained breathing apparatus for the
Agawam Fire Department.
DATED THIS DAY OF 2010.
PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL
Donald Rheault, President
ATROVED A 0 FORM AND LEGALITY
Vincent R di55'scia, Solicitor
Panel Review Page 2 of 6
U.S,Deparlipent of Homeland Serurity
Washington,D.C. 20472
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FEMA'
Chief Stephen Martin
Agawam Fire Department
800 Main Street
Agawam, Massachusetts 01001-2576
Re: Grant No.EMW-2009-FO-08489
Dear Chief Martin:
On behalf of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)and the Depa0ment of Homeland Security
(DHS), I am pleased to inform you that your grant application submitted under the FY 2009 Assistance to
Firefighters Grant has been approved. FEMA's Grant Programs Directorate (GPD), in consultation with the U.S.
Fire Administration (USFA), carries out the Federal responsibilities of administedng your grant. The approved
project costs total to $165,845.00. The Federal share is 90 percent or$149,261.00 of the approved amount and
your share of the costs is 10 percent or$16,584.00.
As part of your award package, you will find Grant Agreement Articles, Please make sure you read and
understand the Articles as they outline the terms and conditions of your grant award. Maintain a copy of these
documents for your official file. You establish acceptance of the grant and Grant Agreement Articles when
you request and receive any of the Federal grant funds awarded to you. By accepting the grant, you agree
not to deviate from the approved scope of work without prior written approval from FEMA.
If your SF 11 99A has been reviewed and approved, you will be able to request payments online, Remember,
you should request funds when you have an immediate cash need.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the awards process or how to request your grant funds, please
call the helpdesk at 1-866-274-0960.
Sincerely,
Timothy W. Manning
Deputy Administrator for National Preparedness and Protection
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