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San Benito approves $212,094 grant purchase for border-area fire equipment including ATV
Summary
Commissioners authorized the mayor to accept a $212,094.19 fiscal-year 2026 Border Zone Fire Department grant and to purchase specialized fire and rescue equipment to serve brush and county areas, including an all-terrain vehicle (ATV).
The City of San Benito approved acceptance of a Border Zone Fire Department grant through the Office of the Governor and authorized purchase of essential equipment totaling the grant award of $212,094.19.
City staff explained the grant was awarded earlier in the year for specialized equipment to serve the city’s four zone areas, with recent notification of funding about two weeks before the meeting. The equipment list includes maneuverable vehicles such as an ATV configured for fire suppression and rescues in brush and hard-to-reach county areas.
A city official recognized the fire marshal for securing the grant and the commission approved the purchase after a second from Commissioner Elman. The motion passed by voice vote; the transcript records “All in favor? Aye. Motion passes.”
Commissioners discussed secure storage for incoming equipment and asked that newly acquired items be stored inside rather than exposed to sun and weather. Staff said they would coordinate equipment housing at the fire station.
