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Council accepts $944,962 SAFER grant to add staffing to Superior Fire Department
Summary
The city accepted a federal Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant of $944,962 with no local match required, the acting fire chief advised the council and the motion to accept carried.
The Superior Common Council approved acceptance of a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant totaling $944,962, Acting Fire Chief Steve Panger told the council Dec. 18.
Panger advised the council the award requires no matching funds from the city and sought council approval to accept the grant. The council moved, seconded and voted to accept the award; the motion carried.
The grant is intended to add or preserve firefighter staffing under the federal SAFER program. Acting Fire Chief Panger made the award announcement to the council; staff will report back to council on implementation steps and any local administrative requirements tied to grant reporting timelines.
Outcome: Council approved acceptance of the SAFER grant; implementation is subject to departmental planning and grant terms.
