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Highland Village council approves first reading to fund stop-the-bleed kits, staff training
Summary
The Highland Village City Council approved the first reading of a budget amendment to buy stop-the-bleed cabinets and fund staff training and recurring kit replacement; the package includes 8 cabinets (64 vacuum-sealed kits) and recurring replacement costs estimated every five years.
Highland Village — The City Council approved on first reading an amendment to the fiscal 2024–25 budget to buy stop-the-bleed cabinets and related supplies and training, city staff said.
The amendment, Ordinance 2025-51323, increases the general fund fire department services and supplies budget by $5,200 to fund initial purchases and establishes a recurring replacement cost estimated at $2,800 every five years, Heather (city staff) told the council at the April meeting.
Staff member (Employee Safety Committee) told the council the goal is to “enable immediate response and empower staff and citizens to take lifesaving action before emergency personnel arrive.”…
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