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Lockhart Council Authorizes Application for Texas A&M Forest Service Brush‑Truck Reimbursement Grant
Summary
The council authorized staff to pursue a cost‑share reimbursement grant from the Texas A&M Forest Service to buy a small brush truck. The grant is reimbursement‑based (up to 95% not to exceed $165,000) and requires the vehicle remain in service for 10 years; council approved authorizing the application 7–0.
The Lockhart City Council on Nov. 5 authorized staff to apply for a Texas A&M Forest Service Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program cost‑share reimbursement grant to purchase a small brush truck.
Fire Chief Randy Jenkins told council the statewide program pays up to 95% of the actual cost of qualifying small brush trucks, not to exceed $165,000, and is handled as a reimbursement: the city must take delivery, provide proof of purchase and pass a Texas A&M Forest Service inspection before reimbursement is issued. Jenkins said grant‑funded…
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