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City to accept $20,000 Homeland Security grant to replace three damaged rescue boats
Summary
The committee reviewed an ordinance to appropriate $20,000 of Oklahoma Department of Homeland Security grant funds to replace three rescue boats for Tulsa Urban Search and Rescue that were damaged during hurricane deployments; the item was presented and discussed but no vote appears in the recorded transcript.
City staff presented an ordinance to amend the fiscal 2025‑26 budget to make a $20,000 supplemental appropriation recognized from grant revenues to be received from the Oklahoma Department of Homeland Security in the Homeland Security sub‑fund. Staff said the funds will purchase three rescue boats for Tulsa Urban Search and Rescue to replace boats that were damaged and left behind during hurricane deployments.
Staff clarified that the appropriation reimburses the city for boats damaged while firefighters responded to hurricanes on the East Coast, and that the action will replace the three damaged vessels. The transcript records light exchange and some levity from councilors about bargain pricing ("you can get 3 boats for $20"), but contains no recorded vote or final adoption in the July 23 audio.
The ordinance item was presented for committee consideration and appears on the council’s agenda for formal action at a later date.
