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Port Jervis announces federal grants for new fire truck and SCBAs
Summary
Council members reported two federal grant awards referenced at the meeting: a congressional grant of $825,000 for a new fire truck and an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) acceptance for $533,087 to purchase SCBAs for the fire department.
Council members announced at the meeting that the citys fire department secured federal grant funding in two items discussed separately by different presenters.
Councilman Rhodes said the city received a congressional grant of $825,000 (attributed to Congressman Ryan) to purchase a new fire truck. Separately, the Community Development Agency reported acceptance of an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) of $533,087 for the purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBAs) for the fire department.
Both announcements were presented as informational updates; the CDA noted the AFG acceptance occurred on Nov. 19 and that HUD personnel had returned to work following the federal reopening. The council thanked staff (including Valerie and the fire chief) for their work in securing grant funding.
What happens next: Departments will proceed with procurement processes consistent with grant terms and city procurement rules; any required local matching funds or council approvals for specific purchases were not detailed in the transcript and must be verified separately.
