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Altamont approves SCBA purchase share and discusses AFG grant for fire gear
Summary
Council approved paying half of a quoted SCBA purchase and discussed applying for a $75,000-limited AFG micro grant; questions arose about equipment sharing with the Township and whether the Township is eligible for the grant.
The Altamont council reviewed quotes for self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for the fire department and discussed applying for an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). The AFG micro grant is limited to $75,000; council discussed that the Township is not eligible to apply and explored how shared ownership or leasing could work if the City purchases equipment for both entities.
On a motion by Councilmember Kyle Wiford, seconded by Councilmember Lyle Sykes, the council approved paying half of the listed Quote 1 from Ed M. Feld Equipment Company, with funding from the Public Safety Sales Tax. Administrator Myers asked the City Attorney about legal options for sharing City-owned equipment with the Township; City Attorney Robert Myers indicated the Township could buy or lease the equipment from the City.
