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Minot council declines to submit SAFER grant after federal cost-share changes
Summary
The council voted 4-2 to direct staff not to submit a FEMA SAFER grant application after the program's updated cost-share requires local matches (25% in years 1-2 and 65% in year 3). The city had considered adding six firefighters under the grant but council members expressed concern about the long-term budget impact.
The Minot City Council voted 4-2 to direct the city manager and fire chief not to submit a FEMA SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response) grant application after federal program changes increased the city's required local cost share.
Chief Kelly told the council the SAFER grant opportunity had returned after delays and that the latest award terms include a required city match of roughly 25% in years one and two and 65% in year three. Chief Kelly and city staff provided estimated local cost shares of approximately $124,000 for year one, $131,000 for year two and…
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