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Council committee advances $55,800 LEPC emergency-planning appropriation to full council

St. Joseph County Council (committee meeting) · January 28, 2026
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Summary

Human Services committee considered Bill 126A: a $55,800 appropriation from LEPC funds to support hazardous-materials planning, training and equipment. Emergency Management staff explained the SARA Title III funding flow and committee recommended the bill favorably to the full council.

The Human Services & Criminal Justice Committee on Jan. 13 voted to send Bill 126A — an appropriation of $55,800 from the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) fund — to the full St. Joseph County Council with a favorable recommendation. Al Kerstitz, St. Joseph County Emergency Management Director, and Deputy…

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