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Council approves application for $1 million CFA grant to replace Washington Fire Department apparatus
Summary
Lock Haven approved Resolution 2024-31 to apply to the Commonwealth Finance Authority for $1,000,000 toward purchasing a ladder and water apparatus for the Washington Fire Department; council members emphasized the application does not commit the city to purchase and noted additional fundraising will be needed.
Council approved Resolution 2024-31 authorizing an application to the Commonwealth Finance Authority for $1,000,000 toward purchase of a new ladder and water apparatus for the Washington Fire Department. The resolution authorizes staff to submit the application; councilmembers emphasized the application is a request for funding and does not obligate the city to complete a purchase without additional funding.
A councilmember noted anticipated total cost will exceed the $1,000,000 request and asked whether a capital campaign or other contributions (including support from the local university) would be pursued to cover the remainder. Staff said applying for grant funding is an early step and that additional fundraising will be needed if the grant is awarded.
The motion to apply was seconded and approved by roll call. Council instructed staff to continue fundraising outreach concurrently with the grant application process.
