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Council approves cyber security governance policy and accepts firefighter grant for new turnout washer/dryer
Summary
Jacksonville council adopted a new cybersecurity governance policy and accepted an Assistance to Firefighters Grant to purchase a commercial turnout washer and dryer, with the council authorizing required signatures.
The Jacksonville City Council approved a cybersecurity governance policy covering general fund departments and the waterworks/gas/SE board and authorized creation of a cybersecurity governance team. The policy was adopted by voice vote with no recorded objection.
Separately, the council approved Fire Chief Keith K's request to accept an Assistance to Firefighters Grant. On the record Chief said the grant award would pay for a commercial turnout washer and dryer for the fire department; the transcript records the grant award amount as $32,768,190 with a city match of $3,276 (as stated on the record). The council authorized the mayor to sign any necessary documents to accept the grant.
Chief explained the equipment would be a commercial unit, distinct from a household washer and dryer, and confirmed the purchase would help maintain turnout gear. The council approved the acceptance and signature authorization by voice vote.
The council did not record discussion of implementation schedules or vendor selection during the meeting. Staff or the fire department will be responsible for coordinating purchase and installation.
