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File #: 25-2517    Version: 2 Name:
Type: Grant Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/11/2025 In control: Finance Committee
On agenda: 10/15/2025 Final action:
Title: MOTION to authorize the submission of a grant request to the State of Connecticut in the amount of $7,425 for the removal of foam and cleaning of the foam system for Gales Ferry Engine 21.
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GRANT REQUEST

Type Motion/Request here and complete the Grant Request Form Below:
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MOTION to authorize the submission of a grant request to the State of Connecticut in the amount of $7,425 for the removal of foam and cleaning of the foam system for Gales Ferry Engine 21.
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Background:
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.



Department Comments/Recommendation:
This grant request is 100% reimbursement for the cleaning and disposal. I support the application.



Finance Director Comments/Recommendation:
If the grant were to be awarded, at this dollar threshold, three quotes would be required or a Council approved bid waiver.



Mayor Comments/Recommendation:
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Please Complete the Grant Request Form Below:
TOWN OF LEDYARD
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
GRANT APPLICATION POLICY AND PROCESS

The Ledyard Town Council will approve all grant applications submitted by the Town to any governmental agency or private foundation on behalf of the Town; and any items that are offered to the Town by any entity, and items taken in forfeiture by the Town. Every department, commission, or board acting on behalf of the Town of Ledyard when seeking grants or responding to an offer to the Town of grant funds or items must follow this policy and process.

Grants, for these purposes include:
1. Grants that require a Town match -- whether the match is a dollar figure, an in-kind contribution, or a combination thereof
2. Grants that are 100% funded
3. Items or services that are offered ("gifted") to the Town such as land, equipment, buildings, or vehicles
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