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Commission approves grant to replace worn firefighting PPE with 95% reimbursement
Summary
Canyon accepted Resolution No. 07-2026 authorizing acceptance of a Texas A&M Forest Service HB 2604 grant to purchase structural and/or wildland firefighting personal protective equipment; the grant reimburses 95% of costs up to $25,000 with the city's 5% match available in the 2025-2026 budget.
Fire Chief Dennis Gwyn presented Resolution No. 07-2026 seeking acceptance of a HB 2604 grant for replacement of worn or outdated personal protective equipment (PPE) for structural and wildland firefighting. Chief Gwyn said the grant would reimburse 95% of actual costs up to $25,000 and that the city's 5% matching funds were available in the 2025-2026 budget.
Commissioner Robyn Cranmer moved to adopt the resolution and Mayor Pro-Tem Cody Jones seconded; the motion carried unanimously. The commission authorized the Fire Chief to represent the city in grant administration per the resolution language.
