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Commissioners agree to route $1,500 for Junior Fire Academy through Springville Fire Department
Summary
The Saint Clair County Fire & EMS Association asked for $1,500 to support a Junior Fire Academy; commissioners agreed to allocate the funds to Springville so the Springville Fire Department can administer the program and cover equipment and supplies.
Staff presented a request from the Saint Clair County Fire & EMS Association for $1,500 to assist with equipment and supplies for a Saint Clair Junior Fire Academy aimed at youth recruitment and training.
Commissioners discussed legal and procurement considerations for funding an outside nonprofit and determined the practical approach was to route the appropriation to a local government fire department for administration. Chair said the county would earmark $1,500 and have it paid to the City of Springville for use by the Springville Fire Department to support the academy.
Ending: Staff will follow up with Springville officials to transfer the appropriated funds and provide the association with next steps.
