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Council authorizes application for Homeland Security grant to buy chemical‑detection equipment

Tyler City Council · March 12, 2026
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Summary

The council adopted a resolution allowing the Tyler Fire Department to apply for and accept Office of the Governor Homeland Security grant funds (managed by East Texas Council of Governments) to support chemical‑detection equipment and training; staff requested authority up to $100,000 though equipment cost is under $50,000 and no local match is required.

The Tyler City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the city to apply for and accept Homeland Security grant funding through the Office of the Texas Governor and the East Texas Council of Governments for equipment and training to support the fire department’s…

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