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Jersey Village council approves ambulance chassis purchase, FEMA home-elevation contracts, golf-range lights and Safe Streets plan
Summary
At its Feb. 10 meeting the council approved a revision to the fire department capital budget for an ambulance chassis, selected grant administrator and contractors for FEMA home-elevation work, authorized lighting at the golf driving range, and contracted for a Safe Streets for All action plan; all measures passed unanimously.
The Jersey Village City Council on Monday approved several measures affecting emergency services, flood mitigation, recreation and transportation planning.
Ambulance chassis purchase: The council approved an amendment to the city’s capital replacement budget not to exceed $73,900 to acquire a chassis now so the city can enter the manufacturing queue for a replacement ambulance scheduled for 2027. Fire Chief Mark Bitz told council ambulance bodies are subject to lengthy lead times; staff said the chassis must be acquired now to secure a production slot and estimated a 29–34 month delivery timeline for a completed vehicle. City staff said about $355,000 is already set aside in the capital replacement fund for the overall ambulance project; the amendment moves funds between capital accounts so the chassis purchase can proceed.
FEMA home-elevation grant contracts: Council approved a resolution to…
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