Fire grant equipment and overtime package
City of San BenitoTexas- Detected
- Oct 20, 2026
- 15 days ago
- Sector
- Grants
- Est. value
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From the meeting
At its October 20, 2026 meeting the City Commission approved acceptance of the Operation Lone Star Grant Program (OLS) for Fiscal Year 2027 for the San Benito Fire Department. The resolution authorized grant-funded expenditures totaling $547,000 for essential Fire Department equipment and overtime salaries. The packet tied the grant to the Office of the Governor and listed items such as rescue boats, Ford F350 vehicles, Polaris Rangers, and photographic equipment.
Decision state: approved.
- Meeting date
- October 20, 2026
- Agency
- City of San Benito
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