Public hearing held on $750,000 grant request for White Post Township fire station

Pulaski County commissioners opened a public hearing on March 10 on a county-sponsored application to the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs seeking $750,000 in public facilities grant funds for a White Post Township fire station.

County staff stated the estimated total project cost as $1,700,750, with a local match currently estimated at $950,750. The county is pursuing community foundation discussions to identify potential local match sources. Commissioners opened the hearing for public comment; one attendee identified himself for the record and spoke in support of the station. Following public comment the board closed the hearing and voted to continue the grant application process and to proceed with any necessary next steps.

No final award was made at the meeting; commissioners authorized staff to continue work on the application and to collect required documentation and local-match plans.