Walled Lake — Council approved using CDBG funds to purchase turnout gear for the city’s fire department and recorded a separate $10,000 state grant for thermal imagers.

Deputy or acting fire personnel told the council the department requested replacement of 10 sets of turnout gear (coat, pants, boots and helmet) from Conway Shield, priced at $21,883.44, and described the gear as life-safety equipment with an expected service life of about 10 years. The department also reported a separate state grant of $10,000 to buy personal thermal imagers; those devices are intended to be placed on breathing apparatus (SCBA) and provide search-and-rescue and overhaul capability.

Council action: A motion to commit a total of $28,158 in CDBG funds to cover turnout gear and related items was made and received unanimous roll-call approval from voting members present. The meeting record shows the motion passed with "Yes" from the listed councilors; one councilor was absent.

Context and use: The fire chief and deputy chief said turnout gear is used for fires and vehicle extrications and that the thermal imagers will be distributed across apparatus to improve firefighter safety. The council also noted that a portion of the approved funds will support Haven packets used by police for domestic-violence response; meeting remarks described Haven as a community resource assembled for victims and referenced regular use by police officers.

Ending: The CDBG commitment was approved at the meeting. Staff will proceed with procurement and acceptance tasks outlined in the agenda item.