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Committee approves federal AFG application to buy air compressors and gas meters for Cleveland Fire
Summary
The committee approved Ordinance 123-2025 to apply for and accept a U.S. Department of Homeland Security 'Assistance to Firefighters Grant' to purchase three air compressors, 35 multi-gas meters and related equipment; the grant would total $246,761.20 with a $24,676.12 match.
The Cleveland Public Safety Committee on Jan. 27 approved Ordinance 123-2025, authorizing the director of public safety to apply for and accept a Fiscal Year 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to purchase three air compressors used to fill self-contained breathing apparatus, 35 multi-gas meters and related equipment and installation charges.
Assistant Chief Engelhardt and grants staff explained the award amount shown in the packet is $246,761.20 with a required local match of $24,676.12 and a grant period from June 1, 2025 through May 30, 2027. Committee members asked whether federal grant funding was at risk of cuts; grants staff said they had not received formal notice of cancellations but observed national uncertainty and agreed to keep council informed if federal distribution policies change.
The committee approved the measure without objection. Staff noted that most federal grants to local governments operate on a reimbursement basis — the city typically advances funds and submits invoices for reimbursement — and that existing legal commitments with federal agencies make immediate widespread cancellations unlikely.
Ending: The committee approved the AFG application and acceptance; staff agreed to notify council if the federal grant landscape changes and to proceed with procurement steps following grant award and reimbursement procedures.
