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Committee approves EPCRA hazmat equipment grant with local match
Summary
The committee approved applying for an EPCRA hazardous materials equipment grant to support the Vernon County multi‑county hazmat team and authorized a 20% local match (stated in the packet as $1,584.75). The motion passed by voice vote with no opposition.
Richland County’s Executive & Finance Committee voted to apply for an EPCRA hazardous‑materials equipment grant that would supply equipment and training to the Vernon County four‑county hazmat team and to provide the required 20% local match.
A staff presenter explained the grant would pay for gloves, helmets, powered air‑purifying respirators (PAPRs) and certification expenses and would dedicate hazmat response capacity to Richland County that the county otherwise would have to provide locally. The packet lists a local match amount stated as "15 84 and 75 cents" in committee discussion; staff described that figure as the 20% local match requested.
Supervisor Kramer moved to apply for the grant and provide the required local match; the motion carried on a voice vote with all present saying "aye." Committee members commented the hazmat coverage has been provided through this regional arrangement for decades and that the funding would be good insurance even if rarely used.
Next steps: staff will submit the grant application and, if awarded, manage the local match and equipment procurement.
