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MattersPublic SafetyFirst seen Feb 22, 2023

FireSmart wildfire resilience grant

Approved

The City sought provincial FireSmart funding to hire a coordinator for a year and a crew member for three months. The positions would help expand wildfire education, community activities and risk reduction in Langford.

Where it stands: Application submission authorized Feb 22, 2023; no grant outcome is recorded.

Background

Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.

  1. Mar 18, 2024

    FireSmart funding application

    The City was authorized to apply for FireSmart funding through the Community Resiliency Investment Program and manage the grant if awarded. The funding supports community wildfire resilience, but the record does not give the requested amount or planned activities.

Timeline

Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.

  1. February 22, 2023· Council

    Staff authorized to apply for FireSmart funding

    Council resolved to submit an application to the FireSmart Community Funding & Supports Program and authorized staff to manage the grant if successful.

    Decision: Authorized submission of the FireSmart Community Funding application and staff grant management.

    Passed 7–0

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