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The move comes the same week Cal Fire suspended all outdoor burn permits.
The council voted unanimously Wednesday to seek the fire safety grants. If approved, they would pump critical funds into reserves, securing the city’s ability to abate fire hazards.
A grant for up to $200,000 from the California Fire Safe Council and a $15,000 grant from California Fire Foundation are in the works.
“These grants are a great opportunity,” Mayor Erin Minett told the council. “The grant applications are due June 15, so the sooner we get this done, the better.” var vf ad container = document.getElementById(vf div id);