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Council approves up to $100,000 for Rowlett Citizens Corps Council; volunteers brief council on services
Summary
Council voted unanimously to authorize a funding agreement not to exceed $100,000 with the Rowlett Citizens Corps Council after a presentation that described volunteer programs, outreach and training; staff and council thanked volunteers for disaster‑response support.
The council considered and approved a resolution authorizing a funding agreement between the City of Rowlett and the Rowlett Citizens Corps Council in an amount not to exceed $100,000. Chief Randalls and representatives of the Citizens Corps described the group's six affiliated programs, volunteer totals (over 300 volunteers), and the 22,000 annual volunteer hours they provide.
Chief Randalls said the group supports public‑safety operations at large events, provides first‑aid and rehab supplies, and supplies trained volunteers for disaster response. A council member asked about a lease for the group’s building at the former Fire Station No. 2; staff clarified the lease is a separate agreement. Council moved to approve the resolution and the motion carried unanimously.
Why it matters: the funding supports a body the chief described as providing significant volunteer support that supplements city public‑safety capacity during large events and disasters.
