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Fiscal committee approves grants, equipment purchases and budget amendments

Grand Rapids City Commission / Committees · September 24, 2024
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Summary

At its morning session the fiscal committee accepted a FEMA SAFER award ($3.1M) to staff Bridal Station, two gear and equipment grants, awarded an aerial apparatus purchase and approved multiple budget amendments and grant recognitions across community development, police and parks programs.

The Fiscal Committee on Sept. 24 approved a package of grants, equipment purchases and budget amendments covering public safety staffing, equipment renewals and multiple departmental grants.

Key votes (at a glance): - FEMA SAFER grant: Accepted $3,100,000 to fund 10 of 12 positions at Bridal Fire Station for three years; no local match required (Chief Brown presented). - Turnout gear: Accepted $640,844.10 from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity for 203 sets of firefighter turnout gear; no local…

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