approve2026-034
make a motion to accept 2026-034 as presented
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2026-034 · GRANT · 2026
An Order to authorize the Mayor to accept and expend the Last Call Foundation grant in the amount of $24,060 to support the purchase of personal escape systems for the Amesbury Fire Department.
The City of Amesbury will accept a $24,060 grant to purchase 40 Personal Safety Rope Systems for the Fire Department. The equipment will be NFPA-compliant and available to all uniformed firefighters to aid rapid self-rescue. No local funds are required beyond the grant.
approved CITYWIDE
- STEP 1SubmittedFEB 10 2026
- STEP 2 · CURRENTApprovedMAR 04 2026
AI summary · plain-language
This ordinance authorizes the Mayor to accept a $24,060 grant from the Last Call Foundation to purchase 40 Personal Safety Rope Systems for the Amesbury Fire Department, providing NFPA-compliant personal escape tools for all uniformed firefighters. The equipment will enable rapid self-evacuation from upper floors or rooftops during structure fires and aligns with NFPA standards; no city funds are required beyond the grant.
Key provisions
§1 Accepts the Last Call Foundation grant in the amount of $24,060.
§2 Authorizes the Mayor to expend grant funds to purchase 40 Personal Safety Rope Systems for the Amesbury Fire Department.
§3 Provides NFPA-compliant personal escape devices to each uniformed firefighter.
§4 Improves firefighter safety during elevated hazards and aligns with NFPA standards.
Discussed at meetings
City CouncilCity Council Special Meeting
City CouncilBudget and Finance Subcommittee Meeting
other2026-034
Return 2026-034 to the full City Council with a positive recommendation.
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City CouncilCity Council Meeting
refer2026-034
yes i'd like to refer bill 2026-034 to budget and finance and set a second reading for 224.