Proposed Bill No. 5995 authorizes the State Bond Commission to issue bonds totaling up to $10.5 million for capital improvements to fire service organizations in the city of Norwich. The proceeds from these bonds will be allocated by the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection to provide specific grant-in-aid amounts to various fire departments: $2 million to the Laurel Hill Volunteer Fire Company, $1.3 million to the Yantic Fire Engine Company, $1 million to the East Great Plain Volunteer Fire Department, and $6.2 million to the Norwich Fire Department for capital improvements and apparatus acquisition.
The bill aims to enhance the operational capabilities of these fire service organizations through significant financial support, thereby improving public safety in the community. The proposed funding is intended to address the needs of the fire departments, ensuring they have the necessary resources for effective service delivery.