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Council approves firefighter retirement changes, brownfields designation and ALS licensing application for fire department
Summary
The council adopted city-code amendments allowing firefighters to purchase prior service for retirement, designated a property as a Florida Brownfield for remediation and economic redevelopment, and authorized the fire department to apply for an ALS-capable ground-ambulance license to provide advanced life-support while awaiting transports.
At its April 6 meeting, the Lake City City Council adopted a trio of items affecting public safety, pensions and redevelopment.
The council unanimously approved ordinance 2026-2359, adding city-code provisions that allow firefighters to purchase prior military or firefighting service toward retirement credit. The ordinance passed on final reading with no public opposition.
Council also approved resolution 2026-036 to participate in the Florida…
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