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Council weighs hiring grant advocates as staff seek federal help for aging fire bay
Summary
La Habra Heights discussed a $15,000 proposal from Townsend Public Affairs to pursue federal earmarks and other grants for a new apparatus bay; council asked staff for a one‑month follow-up report and tabled hiring while gathering more information.
City officials presented options to pursue federal and other grants for improvements to the fire station apparatus bay, which staff described as aging and too small to house equipment and supplies.
Council heard from staff and the fire chief about structural issues, storage in Connex containers and foundation cracking. Staff member Tom (identified in the packet) said the city could be eligible for funding if federal legislation passed that targets volunteer fire departments; he said the…
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