A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas authorizing the City Manager to ratify the acceptance of a grant application in the amount not to exceed $500,000.00 to the State of Texas, Public Safety Office for the FY 2027 Operation Lone Star (OLS) Grant Program to fund acquisition of new hazardous material incident response supplies and rescue equipment in order to improve the department’s performance, efficiency and safety. The OLS grant has a no-match requirement at the time of application. This notice of funding opportunity is on a reimbursement basis. Funding is available in the Special Fire Grants Fund.

The City Council is authorizing the City Manager to ratify the acceptance of a grant application for up to $500,000.00 from the State of Texas, Public Safety Office for the FY 2027 Operation Lone Star (OLS) Grant Program. This funding will be used by the Laredo Fire Department to acquire new hazardous material incident response supplies and rescue equipment, aiming to improve performance, efficiency, and safety. The grant has a no-match requirement and operates on a reimbursement basis, with funds available in the Special Fire Grants Fund (Account No. 260-2499-524-9900). The project must be completed by August 31, 2027. The City Manager is designated as the authorized official to accept or alter the grant on behalf of the agency. The resolution is scheduled for ratification and signature by the City Council on April 7, 2026.