Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of two grant awards for a total amount of $12,906.00 from the Department of State Health Services through the Emergency Medical Services County Regional Advisory Council Grant Program for funding for emergency medical service supplies and equipment, education, and training for the Corpus Christi Fire Department; and appropriating $12,906.00 into the Fire Grants Fund.

The City Council is considering an ordinance to accept two grant awards totaling $12,906.00 from the Department of State Health Services, administered through the Emergency Medical Services County Regional Advisory Council (CBRAC) Grant Program. These funds are designated for the Corpus Christi Fire Department (CCFD) to purchase emergency medical service supplies, equipment, and for education and training. The grant funds will be appropriated into the Fire Grants Fund. The City has received similar grant funding annually for the past 10 years, with last year's award being $7,138.00. This year's awards consist of one grant for $5,771.00 and another for $7,135.00. No City cash match is required.

This action will provide the Corpus Christi Fire Department with additional funding for essential supplies, equipment, and training, enhancing their ability to respond to medical emergencies. There is no direct cost to residents as this is grant funding.

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