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Melbourne Beach weighs SAFER grant, referendum or county partnership for fire services
Summary
Town leaders discussed options for fire services funding — including a SAFER grant, an above/below‑the‑line tax referendum, or entering a county fire arrangement. Staff will collect more data and the commission scheduled a dedicated fire workshop to continue the review.
Town Manager Elizabeth Mascaro told the commission that the town has opened conversations with Brevard County and is tracking a newly available SAFER grant as the town evaluates whether to keep an all‑volunteer model, add paid staff or pursue a county partnership.
Mascaro said she and staff had met with Brevard County fire leadership (referred to in the meeting as Chief Voltaire) to discuss how county resources might integrate with town services, preserve volunteer roles and whether the county could offer insurance or administrative support. “One of the things that did come out…
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