Committee reviews Title 3 grants for side-scan sonar, ice kit and rifle replacements

Sep 9, 2026

Staff said Title 3 funds will buy side-scan sonar with ice adapters for water and ice recoveries and will replace end-of-life patrol rifles. Staff confirmed US Forest Service contacts approved the equipment category and plans to meet fire chiefs in national-forest jurisdictions to identify eligible purchases.

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County staff reviewed planned uses of remaining Title 3 grant funds and described several purchases intended to improve search-and-recovery capability and replace worn patrol rifles. The purchases include a side-scan sonar for the patrol boat plus an ice-kit adapter for winter recovery; staff said those items fall under search-and-rescue and are appropriate for Title 3 grant eligibility.

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