The Wayne County Outlook

February 16, 2010

Monticello Fire Dept. receives Homeland Security grant of $64,470

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Monticello — The Monticello Fire Department has received a Homeland Security Grant

totaling $64,470, according to an announcement made last week by Mayor

Kenneth Catron.

The funding is through the 2009 Assistance to Firefighters Program.

The City of Monticello will provide a five percent match or $3,393,

bringing the total funds to $67,863.

The grant will be used for rescue equipment and other items for the

Monticello Fire Department.