GRANT REQUEST
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MOTION to authorize the expenditure of $4,645 for the purpose of removing firefighting foam and cleaning the foam system on Gales Ferry Engine 21.
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Background:
Town Council Meeting 10/22/2025: Town Council authorized a grant submission through the State of CT on 10/22/25 for this purpose. The expenditure will be fully reimbursed through the State of CT. The foam needs to be removed and disposed of by an environmental cleanup contractor due to levels of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the foam.
Department Comments/Recommendation:
Three quotes were obtained from remediation contractors and are attached to the motion.
Finance Director Comments/Recommendation:
There is no official grant award process with the state for this funding however Jeff Morrissette from the Division of Fire Services Administration has assured us that there is plenty of funding available to support this request.
Existing legacy firefighting foam has been found to have PFAS in the product. Changes to state laws and awareness in industry have resulted in new ‘’clean foams’’ becoming the industry standard. The State of CT has a funding stream to support departments in the state including the payment of hazardous waste contractors to remove the old foam and clean the foam systems in the apparatus in order to prevent firefighter and environmental exposure to PFAS.
Mayor Comments/Recommendation:
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