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Council discusses repurposing Adeccah CDBG-CV funds to buy fire rescue equipment; members request more outreach and options
Summary
Council members discussed a recommended revision to an Adeccah CDBG-Coronavirus response allocation to close out the grant by shifting about $543,000 toward fire protection equipment (Stryker "touchless" CPR machines); members raised concerns about public notice, eligible uses, and payback/eligibility constraints and asked staff for alternatives.
The Mobile City Council reviewed a proposed revision to an Adeccah Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) budget. Staff said the revision would settle remaining administrative line items and reallocate approximately $543,000 to fire protection equipment, specifically Stryker Lucas touchless CPR machines for the fire department.
A council member asked how much money was involved; a staff speaker gave the figure: "A little over $543,000." Staff said the original grant had been intended to acquire real estate for food banks, but market…
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