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Approval of $55,000 Grant for Fire Department HazMat Equipment

Original title: Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) 26-018 in the amount of $55,000 through the Fire Grants (State) Fund to appropriate the grant funding from the State of Florida USAR HM MARC Grant Agreement to purchase HazMat equipment. Countywide (Timothy Jecks, Budget Director) Requesting Department - Fire

February 10, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The county is receiving $55,000 from the State of Florida to upgrade equipment used by the Fire Department for hazardous materials incidents.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Fire Department

The department receives $55,000 in new funding to acquire specific hazardous materials equipment.

County Residents

Residents receive updated hazardous materials response capabilities provided by the Fire Department.

What changed

Last recorded activity February 10, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Board of County Commissioners has approved a budget amendment to accept $55,000 in state grant funding. These funds are designated for the Fire Department to purchase hazardous materials (HazMat) response equipment.

Key Facts

  • The Board of County Commissioners approved Budget Amendment Request (BAR) 26-018.
  • The amendment authorizes $55,000 in new funding for the Fire Grants (State) Fund.
  • The funding originates from the State of Florida USAR HM MARC Grant Agreement.
  • The funds are strictly allocated for the purchase of hazardous materials (HazMat) equipment.
  • The project is designated as countywide.
  • The item was processed as a Consent Item.
  • The resolution was introduced on January 22, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the money being used for?
The $55,000 grant is specifically for the purchase of hazardous materials (HazMat) equipment for the Fire Department.
Where is the money coming from?
The funding is provided by the State of Florida through the Agreement.

Why It Matters

The county is receiving $55,000 from the State of Florida to upgrade equipment used by the Fire Department for hazardous materials incidents.

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State-to-Local Grant Flow

The document demonstrates a direct flow of state-level USAR/HazMat grant funding into local fire department equipment budgets.

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Connected Entities

organizationBoard of County Commissioners“The governing body that approved the budget amendment.”Map →
locationState of Florida“The source of the USAR HM MARC grant funding.”Map →
organizationFire Department“The department receiving the grant funds.”Map →
personTimothy Jecks“Budget Director who presented the request.”Map →

Sources

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