Which government bodies are involved in Federal Grant for Fire Department Exhaust Removal Systems (26-1510)?

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Federal Grant for Fire Department Exhaust Removal Systems (26-1510)

Q: What is the current status of Ordinance accepting a grant for $781,818.18 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency for the FY 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program for source-capture exhaust removal systems for the Corpus Christi Fire Department, with a cash match of $78,181.82 from the General Fund; and appropriating $781,818.18 in the Fire Grants Fund. (6 votes required)?

As of the last recorded event on 2026-10-20 00:00:00+00, this matter is active. It has appeared in 2 events across City Council.

Q: When was Federal Grant for Fire Department Exhaust Removal Systems (26-1510) first introduced?

This matter was first recorded on 2026-10-13 00:00:00+00.

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Ordinance accepting a grant for $781,818.18 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency for the FY 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program for source-capture exhaust removal systems for the Corpus Christi Fire Department, with a cash match of $78,181.82 from the General Fund; and appropriating $781,818.18 in the Fire Grants Fund. (6 votes required)

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The city would accept a $781,818.18 Federal Emergency Management Agency grant under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program to buy source-capture exhaust removal systems for the Corpus Christi Fire Department. The city would add a $78,181.82 cash match from the General Fund and appropriate the full grant amount in the Fire Grants Fund.

2 eventsFirst seen Oct 13, 2026Last activity Oct 20, 2026File #: 26-1510

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Contractor

Watch for fire station exhaust removal system bid

Applies if: You supply or install vehicle exhaust capture equipment in fire stations

Why now: Council passed the ordinance on second reading on 2026-10-20 (after 9-0 on first reading 2026-10-13), appropriating $781,818.18 in the Fire Grants Fund for source-capture exhaust removal systems.

What to do: Track City purchasing for a solicitation or cooperative purchase covering source-capture exhaust removal systems, since the grant money is now appropriated and the City must spend it. Line up equipment quotes and installation capacity before a notice appears so you are not shut out of a short response window.

Act before: After the next material record update

Source: City Council — Oct 20, 2026 →

Journalist

Compare fire exhaust grant match to General Fund

Why now: The ordinance accepts $781,818.18 in federal funds with a $78,181.82 General Fund cash match, passed on the consent agenda twice (2026-10-13 and 2026-10-20) with no recorded discussion of station scope.

What to do: Ask the Fire Department which stations get the exhaust removal systems and whether the $78,181.82 General Fund match comes from existing budget or new money. Check whether the $781,818.18 covers all stations or only some, since the record names none.

Act before: After the requested records are produced

Source: City Council — Oct 20, 2026 →