Published: December 23, 2008 02:37 pm            

Funding approved for city fire truck

Monticello — The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development program has

approved a $95,000 grant for the City of Monticello to purchase a new fire

pumper truck, according to an announcement made last week by Congressman

Harold Rogers.

"Whether it's responding to an accident, a medical emergency, or a

burning building, modern, well-equipped fire trucks are essential for our

first responders to do their jobs effectively," stated Rogers. "I continue

to be impressed by the valuable partnership forged between the USDA and the

rural communities in our region of southern and eastern Kentucky. This

investment by the USDA-RD will go a long way towards increasing public

safety in Monticello and the surrounding areas of Wayne County."

The new fire pumper will provide fire protection services for

approximately 5,981 residents of the City of Monticello.

The City of Monticello will contribute $250,000 towards the purchase of

the truck, bringing the total cost to $345,000.

        

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