ROCK SPRINGS — Both the Rock Springs Police and Rock Springs Fire departments are asking the Rock Springs City Council permission to seek grants to improve their departments through trainings or the purchase of new equipment.
The RSPD is seeking permission to apply for the Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program 2022. If the department is awarded the $15,427 grant, it will collaborate with police consulting services to develop and maintain policies and training. The RSPD will work with Sweetwater County to combine the JAG grant services.
According to a letter to the city from RSPD Interim Chief Bill Erspamer, “The monies are to be spent to collaborate with police consulting services to develop and maintain policies and law enforcement training focused on promoting trust, transparency, and accountability for the city of Rock Springs Police Department.”
As for the RSFD’s request, the department would like to apply for a Wyoming Department of Transportation ARPA Radio Grant to replace radios that are past factory support.
According to a letter from RSFD Chief Jim Wamsley, the department’s current radios are “seven years beyond factory support and can no longer be repaired.” The grant will cover the purchase of mobile, consolette, and portable radios. No match is required.
Other Business
Under resolutions, the Council will look at a service agreement between the City of Rock Springs and Rock Springs Young at Heart, to provide senior services to Rock Springs residents.
The Council will also review a resolution approving an advertising contract between Sweetwater County Transit Authority and the City of Rock Springs to continue suicide prevention advertising for Fiscal Year 2023, in the amount of $2,640.
A service agreement between Sweetwater County Transit Authority and the City of Rock Springs to provide public transportation to Rock Springs residents for $34,000 will also be reviewed.
The Rock Springs City Council will meet at its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 5 at 7 p.m. To review the entire packet, click here.
