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Shelby City Council approves up to $20,000 to help replace expired bunker gear
Summary
At a special June 28 session, the Shelby City Council approved up to $20,000 from the current budget to help pay for replacement bunker gear for the Shelby Fire Department; the department estimates the full cost for 10 sets at $41,000 and has a matching grant of $11,000.
At a special session June 28, 2024, the Shelby City Council approved using up to $20,000 from the current budget to help replace expired bunker gear for the Shelby Fire Department.
The motion to authorize the expenditure was made by Councilmember Pat Honeywell and seconded by Councilmember Jackie Hursey; the council approved the measure by roll call with all voting members recorded as voting yes. The record lists Councilmembers Pat Honeywell, Karen Schlueter and Jackie Hursey as present. Mayor Ron Kroll asked if there were any conflicts of interest before votes; none were declared.
The meeting record states the total cost to replace 10 sets of bunker gear is estimated at $41,000. The Shelby Fire Department has received a matching grant of $11,000 toward that cost; the council voted to use up to $20,000 from the city’s current budget to cover the remaining need. The motion carried by roll call with “all ayes.”
The council began the special session at 11:00 a.m. and adjourned at 11:25 a.m. No additional details about procurement timing or vendors were provided in the meeting record.
