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Florence council approves firefighter wellness room, benefit renewals and multiple infrastructure contracts
Summary
At its April 21 meeting the council approved a firefighter 'recharge room' contract, employee benefits renewal with a new plan option, an ordinance to fund court security through a fee, several capital contracts (including a chip‑seal program) and a well change order.
The Florence Town Council used its April 21 meeting to approve multiple contracts and ordinances spanning public safety, employee benefits and pavement and water projects.
Key outcomes at a glance
- Fire station recharge room (Item 8A): Council approved entering a contract with FCI Constructors for a recharge room at Fire Station No. 2 (multimodal recovery equipment—red‑light therapy, infrared sauna and cold plunge) in an amount not to exceed $141,842. Battalion Chief Corey Pine described the proposal as a data‑driven program intended to improve firefighter recovery, reduce chronic pain and support recruitment and retention.
- Employee benefits renewal…
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