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Fire chief asks council to pursue federal grant for emergency signal preemption
Summary
Fire chief asked permission to apply for a federal 90/10 grant (project cost about $150,000) to install OptiComm vehicle-preemption equipment at multiple intersections; council approved pursuing the grant application (5-0).
The fire chief presented a federal grant opportunity that would pay 90% of the cost to install an OptiComm emergency-vehicle preemption system at several intersections, including two locations along Interstate 65 and at Whiteland Road.
He described the equipment and benefits — controlled green-light preemption for emergency vehicles, dual infrared/GPS systems for compatibility — and explained the grant program requires the town to front installation costs and be reimbursed later under a reimbursement model. He said the total project cost was ‘‘like, a $150,000’’ and that the grant application deadline is time-limited; the chief asked the council to authorize staff to pursue the grant. Council approved the motion by roll call 5-0.
If awarded, the grant would reduce response times for fire and police vehicles at targeted intersections and would require staff coordination for installation and long-term device maintenance.
