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Elyria wins $65,000 criminal-justice grant; three firefighters sworn in under SAFER grant
Summary
Mayor Brubaker announced a $65,000 Ohio Criminal Justice Services grant to continue the Neighborhood Impact Unit; the safety service director said three firefighters were sworn in with salaries covered largely by a three-year SAFER grant, and the city has resumed crack-sealing work on residential streets.
Mayor Brubaker told council Monday that the city received a $65,000 grant from the Ohio Criminal Justice Services to fund the Neighborhood Impact Unit, enabling continuation of that unit’s work. The mayor credited Chief Welsh, Captain Palmer, McCauley and Associates for helping secure the award.
Safety Service Director Pananowski reported the city swore in three new firefighters funded by a three-year SAFER grant that covers the majority of their salaries and benefits; that increase brought the department to 74 sworn firefighters. Pananowski also updated council on street-maintenance efforts, saying a four-person crack-sealing team is operating this year and that crack sealing should extend pavement life by three to five years on many residential streets.
Finance Director Pulaski reported the general fund cash balance fell $106,408.60 in April; year-to-date through April expenditures exceeded revenues by $809,249.98, an average shortfall of about $202,000 per month for the first four months.
Council members asked follow-ups: one asked when pothole repairs would continue; staff said pothole filling is ongoing and the street department will respond as reports arrive. Another council member asked about using in-house crews for alley repairs; Safety Service Director said he would follow up with a timeline.
