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Trumbull County approves ARPA grants to buy ambulances for townships
Summary
The Trumbull County Board of Commissioners approved one-time ARPA grants this meeting to fund ambulances for multiple townships and a joint fire district, praising the distribution as a way to strengthen mutual-aid emergency response across the county.
The Trumbull County Board of Commissioners on a voice vote approved a series of one-time American Rescue Plan Act grants to fund new ambulances for several townships and a joint fire district. The board allocated $170,000 to Bloomfield Township, $179,900 to the Eagle Joint Fire District, $175,782 to Holland Township, $175,782 to Highland Township and $165,000 to Southington Township to replace aging vehicles and improve mutual-aid capacity.
Commission President Denny Malloy presided over the votes and signed the companion agreements authorizing the townships and districts to purchase new ambulances and equipment. Commissioners said they would arrange a combined photo-and-signature event after finishing the approvals.
Township trustees and fire chiefs who spoke during public comment expressed gratitude. Roger Peterson, Bloomfield Township trustee, thanked the board for the grant and said it would help volunteers serve their community and mutual-aid partners. Chief Ron Stanislaus of the Joint Fire District said the funding replaces an unreliable older ambulance and will improve the district’s financial stability. Ray Pace, Holland Township fire chief, and others echoed appreciation for the increased reliability and mutual-aid benefits.
The board and speakers framed the funding as part of a broader effort to distribute ARPA monies to townships that historically received less direct federal recovery funding. Commissioners described the awards as part of an effort to spread limited resources countywide rather than concentrating funds in larger municipalities.
The actions were recorded as routine motions carried by the board; the clerk called the roll for each item and recorded affirmative votes. The items included standard authorizing agreements to provide the funds and notices to proceed where applicable. The board did not attach additional conditions to the grants in the meeting record.
Next steps: each township and the fire district will proceed with procurement and purchase under the terms of the approved agreements; the board signatory will execute the agreements as authorized.
