The City of Monticello, Iowa
RESOLUTION #2025-7
Accepting the 2024 Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grants Program and Approving the Memorandum of Understanding
WHEREAS, the City of Monticello, Iowa is an incorporated city within Jones County, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, the City of Monticello Fire Department applied for a grant from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources – Division of Conservation and Recreation – Forestry – Fire Program, which is federally funded through the US Department of Agriculture through the Forest Service Office; and
WHEREAS, the Monticello Fire Department is actively engaged in the prevention and suppression of all fires in and adjacent to rural and suburban area; and
WHEREAS, the Forestry Bureau awarded the Monticello Fire Department the VFA Grant in the amount of $4,185.00.00 and the Firefighters Organization will pay the City the matching funds in the amount of $4,185.00 to purchase Six Handheld/ Programable Radios.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Monticello, Iowa does hereby accept the 2024 Volunteer Assistance (VFA) Grant in the amount of $4,185.00 and authorizes the Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Understanding.
IN THE TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal for the City of Monticello, Iowa to be affixed. Done this 20th day of January, 2025.
Wayne Peach, Mayor
Attest:
Sally Hinrichsen, City Clerk/Treasurer