Council accepts grant for air bag lifting equipment

At its regular meeting on Thursday, the Sierra Vista City Council voted to accept a Tohono O’odham Nation grant to fund new air bag lifting equipment.

The City of Sierra Vista was recently chosen as a recipient of a Tohono O’odham Nation 12% Distribution Grant in the amount of $36,000 to fund the new emergency equipment.

These life-saving lifts are primarily used for vehicle stabilization, building collapse, or heavy rescue (when someone is pinned beneath a vehicle).

Although Sierra Vista Fire & Medical Services already has two air bag lifting systems, they have reached the end of their recommended lifespan and may not be deployable due to rubber degradation. The new equipment will ensure SVF&MS has these important tools in case they are needed in future emergencies.

In other business:

  • Mayor Clea McCaa proclaimed the week of Sept.16 through 22, 2024, as Minority Enterprise Development Week.
  • The Economic Development Commission honored Sakura with a Business Recognition Award. Sakura owner Ruby Tran, accompanied by family and friends, accepted the award for 2024 Minority-Owned Business of the Year. Learn more of Tran’s story on the “City of Sierra Vista” Facebook page and at www.SierraVistaAZ.gov.
  • City Council voted to amend the City’s Development Code to expand the hours of operation for recreational marijuana facilities from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., to 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • City Council voted to allow the City Attorney to pursue legal action against Charles Long to collect a debt owed to the City.
  • City Council authorized the Industrial Development Authority to issue a bond in the amount of $3,500,000 to Liberty Traditional Private School.
  • City Council appointed Iris Allison and Lana Tompkins-Stutzman to the Commission on Disability Issues.
  • City Council accepted the resignation of Alvira (Vera) Gates-Williams with regret and appointed Presence Massie, Roger Hunter, and Angela Givens to the Sierra Vista Neighborhoods Commission.
  • City Council appointed Gregory Loughran to the Sierra Vista Transportation Commission.
  • City Council accepted the resignation of Ryley Absalon with regret from the Youth Commission.
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