Grant Acceptance; New; Fire Marshal – Fiscal Year 2026 Texas A&M Forest Service – Rural Volunteer Fire Department Ass...

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2026-0532 Grant Acceptance; New; Fire Marshal – Fiscal Year 2026 Texas A&M Forest Service – Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program; Grant Request Amount of $25,000; Required Cash Match Amount $1,250 On a motion made by Commissioner Andrew Sommerman, and seconded by Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel, the following order was passed and adopted by the Commissioners Court of Dallas County, State of Texas: BRIEFING DATE: May 5, 2026 FUNDING SOURCE: Grant Funds; Cash match Be it resolved and ordered that the Dallas County Commissioners Court does hereby approve acceptance of the Texas A&M Forest Service Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program grant in the amount of $25,000, with a required County cash match of $1,250, to support the purchase of essential fire and rescue equipment; authorizes the County Judge to sign all related grant documents required for funding; and authorizes the use of available Cash Match funds to meet the County’s required contribution. The grant project period is six (6) months from the date of award and is scheduled to expire on June 5, 2026. Done in open Court May 5, 2026 by the following vote: IN FAVOR: County Judge Clay Jenkins, Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel, Commissioner John Wiley Price, Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, and Commissioner Andrew Sommerman OPPOSED: None