Staff reported on 14 CPST projects in progress, including a public‑safety training center site plan (site grading and initial infrastructure prioritized), a $3.8M Fox Hollow buyout grant, remaining funds for a Carolina Avenue connector and near‑term bids for fire station equipment and replacements.

The council unanimously approved a procurement variance and authorized staff to order 13 fire apparatus now under cooperative purchasing agreements, with an estimated first payment of about $10.5 million to be made after delivery and when capital-project sales tax revenues are received.