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Orrville City Council approves resolution to pursue USDA funds for Fire Station #2 expansion
Summary
The Orrville City Council on Jan. 20 adopted Resolution 1-26 authorizing the Safety-Service Director to pursue USDA Rural Development 2026 CDS Funds for a planned Fire Station #2 expansion and declared the measure an emergency to expedite the application process.
The Orrville City Council on Jan. 20 adopted Resolution 1-26, authorizing the Safety-Service Director to enter into agreements with the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a USDA Rural Development 2026 CDS Funds application to support expansion of Fire Station #2 and declaring the resolution an emergency.
Councilor Squirrell moved to suspend the statutory three-reading rule; Councilor Lax seconded and the suspension passed. Squirrell then moved to adopt Resolution 1-26 as read; Lax seconded and the council voted "ayes all; motion carried." The administration told the council that federal funds for the project were secured through Congressman Miller and will be administered through the USDA.
The resolution authorizes staff to proceed with the USDA application and with any related agreements necessary to pursue those funds. The meeting record shows the action was requested by the administration during new business and approved by the council; the transcript does not provide a dollar amount for the requested funds or a construction timetable.
The council took the action during its Jan. 20 meeting; the administration will proceed with the USDA application process under the authority granted by the adopted resolution.
