The City shall pursue grant funding on an on-going basis to increase Police and Fire Department staffing levels, improve police and fire facilities and equipment, and improve community safety services and programs.
Responsible Department(s):
Fire, Police
Supporting Department(s)/Partner(s):
City Manager, Finance
Program Type(s):
Implements These Policy(ies):
Funding Source(s):
General Fund
Timeframe:
Ongoing
Program Status:
Not Started
In Progress
Complete
The Fire Department regularly applies for grants to fund equipment purchsaes and community programs. Over the past several years, the Department has received grant monies to purchase radios, cardiac monitors, and chest compression devices, as well as fund the residential chipping program and CERT program. The Police Department will pursue grant funding for programs when additional staff resources are available.