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Sheriff: FEMA grant will buy new patrol vessel, funds overtime for maritime safety
Summary
The Onslow County Board of Commissioners accepted a FEMA ports and waterways security grant of $240,338 to buy a modern patrol/response vessel and fund overtime for maritime patrols; the board approved the associated budget amendment and project ordinance.
Sheriff Chris Thomas told the Onslow County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 3 that the sheriff's office has been awarded a FEMA ports and waterways security grant in the amount of $240,338. The sheriff said the total project cost is $320,450, which includes the required 25% local match of $80,112.
Thomas said the grant will fund overtime for…
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