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Kirksville to apply for SAFER grant to fund up to five firefighters; city would cover a roughly $498,000 match
Summary
City staff said the federal Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant would fund most of the cost of up to five new firefighters for three years; the council approved applying for the grant, with staff noting the city would match about $497,620 if awarded.
The Kirksville City Council approved submission of an application for the federal Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant to fund up to five additional firefighter positions. City staff said the grant would pay 75% of salaries and benefits for the first two years and 35% for the third year; the city’s estimated match is approximately $497,620 over the performance period.
Deputy City Manager Rodney Sadler said Kirksville has…
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