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Richmond Heights council approves $16,537 fire-hose purchase with FEMA grant aid
Summary
The committee approved Resolution 60-2026 authorizing the purchase of fire hose from Johnson's Fire Equipment Company for $16,537.40, funded primarily by a DHS/FEMA Assistance to Firefighters grant (95% federal, 5% local). Chief Newman said a vendor price increase takes effect March 1.
The Richmond Heights City Council Committee of the Whole on Feb. 10 approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to enter a purchase agreement with Johnson's Fire Equipment Company for replacement fire hose at a cost of $16,537.40.
Chief Newman told council the hose is being replaced because of age and condition and to comply with applicable NFPA standards. "This will be for a hose in the division of fire at a cost of $16,537.40," he said. He noted the current equipment is outdated and described the purchase as essential for safe and effective fire suppression.
The chief said the purchase is covered by an Assistance to Firefighters grant administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and FEMA, with the grant covering 95% of the cost and the city responsible for approximately 5%. "On $16,000 that would be roughly $800. It is a reimbursement-style grant," he explained, adding that DHS reimbursement has about a five-week delay.
Council voted in the affirmative to recommend the resolution. Chief Newman also warned council of an upcoming vendor price increase scheduled for March 1, 2026, and asked that the purchase be approved before the increase took effect.
The resolution was presented as Resolution 60-2026 and the committee recorded affirmative responses from Justice, Robinson, Shaw, Silver and Pursue.
