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McAlester accepts $5.8M wildfire-mitigation grant and approves $290,000 in equipment purchases
Summary
Council approved use of a $5.8 million community wildfire mitigation grant and authorized purchase of two skid steers (approx. $145,000 each) to create and maintain right-of-way fire breaks; staff said the grant funds initial contractor work and equipment will support ongoing maintenance.
The McAlester City Council voted to put federal/state wildfire mitigation funding into operation and purchase heavy equipment to support fuel-reduction work along utility easements and other high-risk corridors.
Staff described a $5.8 million grant for right-of-way clearing and fire-break creation and recommended purchasing two 75 skid steers from Warren Cat at about $145,000 each (total approx. $290,000)…
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