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JEDCO approves up to $400,000 to help build Jefferson fire station
Summary
The Jefferson Economic Development Corporation approved up to $400,000 to support construction of a new Jefferson fire station, conditioned on transferring the department's existing hall to the city and preserving funds to match any future grants. The board cited safety, response-time improvements and available uncommitted JEDCO funds.
The Jefferson Economic Development Corporation voted to provide up to $400,000 toward construction of a new Jefferson fire station, with the board requiring that the fire department convey its current hall to the city and that JEDCO funds be available to cover any local match if grant money later becomes available.
The action followed a presentation by Mr. Perot, who told the board the project has been pursued since 2019 and that multiple grant avenues have been exhausted. Perot described operational hazards at the current station — including limited room to maneuver large vehicles and a lack of water service in the…
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