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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-_
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MERCED, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR
FIREFIGHTER PROPERTY (FFP) PROGRAM IN
ACCORDANCE UNDER TITLE 10 UNITED
STATES CODE § 2576b
WHEREAS, there is a need for excess personal property from the Department of Defense through the Firefighter Property (FFP) Program to help actively engage in prevention, protection and suppression of all fires and medical emergency response services in the City of Merced; and
WHEREAS, the acquisition of certain Firefighter Property as described in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service Firefighter Property Standard Operating Procedures, in accordance with Title 10 United States Code § 2576b is available for local fire agencies; and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the State of California, Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) require applicants to provide documentation authorizing them to apply for and participate in the FFP Program in the form of a city council resolution; and
WHEREAS, successful applicants will enter into an agreement with CAL FIRE in order to participate in the FFP Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Merced Fire Department ("Fire Department") wishes to approve the required agreement with CAL FIRE in order to participate in the FFP Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERCED
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE, FIND, AND ORDER AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Merced ("City Council") hereby authorizes the submittal of an application with CAL FIRE to participate in the FFP Program.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Merced at a regular meeting held on the _ day of 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
APPROVED:
Mayor
ATTEST:
STEPHANIE R. DIETZ, CITY CLERK
BY:
Assistant/Deputy City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorne
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