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Fort Smith wins an $8 million federal grant for the River Valley 911 Communications Center
$8 millionfederal grant for the River Valley 911 Communications Center
It comes through the Safe Streets and Roads for All program, the city said in a Monday news release.
Sources: River Valley Democrat-Gazette, KNWA FOX24
If you've ever dialed 911 in Sebastian County, this one's for you. The city of Fort Smith has been awarded an $8 million grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All program. It will pay for a new facility and new equipment for the River Valley 911 Communications Center.
The center is the consolidated 911 public safety answering point for Fort Smith and all of Sebastian County. The grant will also replace communications equipment that has been in service well beyond its expected lifespan, according to the city's release.
- Local match: at least $2 million in nonfederal funds
- Program match requirement: 20%
- Next step: the city and USDOT finalize the grant agreement
- Project plans: still preliminary
The $8 million grant comes with at least $2 million in local match
Sources: River Valley Democrat-Gazette, KNWA FOX24
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Federal grant | $8 million |
| Minimum nonfederal match | $2 million |
“Competitive federal grants like this one allow the City to make a major public safety investment without putting the full burden on local taxpayers.”
Jeff Dingman, Fort Smith city administrator
