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Council approves public safety committee report; backs microchipping ordinance and authority to pursue Fire Station 20 acquisition

Charleston City Council · October 15, 2025
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Summary

Council approved the Public Safety Committee report, including seeking a $298,000 DNA-capacity grant (no match), advancing an ordinance to permit microchipping by animal shelter personnel, and authorizing pursuit of acquisition (including condemnation) for Fire Station 20.

The Charleston City Council voted Oct. 14 to approve the Public Safety Committee’s report, moving several items forward including a grant application, an animal-shelter microchipping ordinance and authorization to pursue property acquisition for Fire Station 20.

Councilmember Shealy told the council the police department requested permission to apply for a $298,000 DNA…

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