Council accepts multiple small grants and donations, and authorizes grant applications
Council approved several grant and donation items Sept. 16: a TRANSCAER hazmat grant application ($1,567.35), acceptance of a $70,000 donation from The Sleep Center Mattress for Fire & EMS, a $5,000 donation from the Columbus Kennel Club to the Police Department, and authorization to apply for a $50,000 International Paper grant for a Spot Robot.
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At the Sept. 16 meeting Council authorized several grants and donations supporting public safety and city operations. By resolution the mayor (or designee) was authorized to submit and accept, if awarded, the 2025 TRANSCAER Hazmat Team Response Fund Grant in the amount of $1,567.35 with no local match required. Council also accepted a $70,000 donation from The Sleep Center Mattress on behalf of Columbus Fire and Emergency Medical Service and accepted a $5,000 donation from the Columbus Kennel Club for the Police Department.
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