Resolution 6314 - Support for MT Resiliency Fund GrantRESOLUTION NO. 6314
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO
THE MONTANA DISASTER AND EMERGENCY SERVICES RESILIENCY FUND
GRANT TO FUND THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A PERMANENT
BACKUP GENERATOR FOR THE CITY OF KALISPELL PUBLIC SAFETY
BUILDING.
WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell Public Safety Building houses both the Kalispell Police
Department and Kalispell Fire Department and functions as a critical operations
center for emergency response, incident command, communications, and
continuity of essential public safety services during disasters and emergencies; and
WHEREAS, the Montana Disaster & Emergency Services has published a Notice of Funding
Opportunity for $3.8 million in grant funding through the State Resiliency Fund
grant program for 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell is considering the submittal to the Montana DES Resiliency
Fund grant program for the purchase and installation of a backup generator at the
Public Safety Building; and
WHEREAS, the proposed purchase and installation of a permanent backup generator for the
building would mitigate the impact of power outages and is necessary for full police
and fire capacity during emergencies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Kalispell City Council approves and fully supports the application of
the City of Kalispell for a Montana DES Resiliency Fund grant program for
the purchase and installation of a backup generator at the Public Safety
Building.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 2ND DAY OF MARCH, 2026.
ATTEST:
Aime& Brunckhorst
City Clerk
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RyaHunter
Mayor