Council to vote on FEMA grant
By Terry Murry on Tuesday, March 9th, 2021 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories
COLLEGE PLACE – The College Place City Council will consider accepting a Federal Emergency Management Agency grant for the fire department at its regular meeting tonight (Tuesday) at 7.
The grant of $78,605.68 is earmarked to cover costs of personal protective equipment, overtime, and other equipment needed in the response to the pandemic. The fire department has been trying to obtain this grant since March 2020.
The council will also consider approving the purchase of a 2021 Dodge Ram for the fire chief via a state bid for $37,681.73. It will cost an additional $12,000 to outfit the truck for fire duties. The purchase of a new truck is in the city’s budget.
The council meeting is streamed live on the city’s You Tube channel. Those who wish to make comments must either submit them in writing no later or notifying the city clerk no later than 4:30 p.m. and getting instructions on how to comment via telephone. Email the clerk at lneissl@cpwa.us or call 509-394-8511.
