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Council authorizes Fire Department to apply for up to $1 million FEMA ladder truck grant
Summary
Henderson’s Fire Chief Tim Twisdale told council a FEMA grant could provide up to $1,000,000 toward a replacement ladder truck that is facing ongoing maintenance issues; Council unanimously approved a resolution to submit a grant application.
Fire Chief Tim Twisdale told the Henderson City Council the department has ongoing maintenance issues with its ladder truck and requested authority to pursue a FEMA grant that could provide up to $1,000,000 toward a replacement.
Chief Twisdale explained funding was not guaranteed but that staff wished to prepare and submit the application to seek a favorable outcome. Councilmember Michael Venable moved to approve Resolution 26‑26 authorizing the application; the motion was seconded and the Council approved the resolution.
The action authorizes staff to apply for federal assistance; no purchase contract or guarantee of funding was recorded in the minutes.
