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Alpena council authorizes purchase of 29 sets of turnout gear using $87,500 state grant

City of Alpena City Council · September 23, 2024
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Summary

The council authorized the fire chief to purchase 29 sets of turnout gear after the department received an $87,500 grant; staff recommended the low bid from Axes and Irons at $4,198.16 per set and will use grant funds plus a line‑item budget.

The Alpena City Council authorized the purchase of turnout gear for the fire department Sept. 16 after Fire Chief Edmonds said the department was awarded an $87,500 grant through the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.

"We're being awarded this grant request for the amount of $87,500 to outfit 25 members…

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