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Council hears staffing contingency plan for Fire Station 3; SAFER grant still sought
Summary
City staff outlined recruitment and budget contingencies for Fire Station 3 and said the city will not assume SAFER grant funding in the FY26 budget. Tests scheduled through November could produce enough hires for an intended June 2026 station opening, but staff said hiring remains the main risk and the budget will be built assuming the grant is
City staff provided a staffing and budget update April 20 for Terrell’s planned Fire Station 3 and the department’s SAFER grant application.
Senior policy analyst Omayra Mata and the city manager described recruiting phases: background checks on current applicants, a July testing round, and a November round if…
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