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Sterling Heights introduces midyear budget amendment; SAFER grant to support nine firefighters
Summary
Council received first reading of the fiscal-year 2025–26 appropriations amendment, which carries forward unspent projects, recognizes grant revenue (including SAFER funds to hire nine firefighters temporarily) and reflects increased state road funding projections; formal adoption is scheduled for Jan. 6.
City Finance Director Jennifer Varney introduced the first amendment to the FY2025–26 appropriations ordinance, explaining adjustments to carry forward prior approvals, recognize new grants, and reflect state budget changes.
Varney said the amendment increases general fund expenditures by about $112,000 and recognizes roughly $389,000 in grant‑funded expenditures — including $314,000 to cover four months of pay for nine firefighters. The SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response) grant will cover 75% of those firefighter costs…
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