Councilor Santana called Docket #0239, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the FY25 Training Academy Earmark, awarded by the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services to be administered by the Fire Department. The grant will fund the purchase of equipment and supplies, and to fund training initiatives for the Boston Fire Training Academy to ensure the department remains current in the firefighting services. No objection heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Santana, the order was passed.

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Committee

Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice

Introduced

January 13, 2025

On agenda

January 15, 2025

Where it was heard

City Council Feb 5, 2025 Passed City Council Jan 15, 2025 Referred to

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