TORONTO — Toronto Council Monday learned of efforts by the city’s fire department and others to help hurricane victims in Florida and discussed repairs that may be needed for the fire station.

Toronto Fire Capt. Ryan Boyd told council about 16,000 pounds of supplies were collected for the hurricane victims and delivered by Fire Chief Bill Scheel and firefighters Will Allison, Ed Perun and Mary Bender.

In addition to bottled water, nonperishable food and cleaning supplies, the department used money donated by local businesses and organizations to purchase 18 generators and several chain saws to aid with the cleanup efforts.

The collection was a collaboration between the department and Kelly Excavating.

Bender said the four delivered the supplies to the Jared Hechtkopf Community Food Bank in St. Petersburg, a distribution center designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

She said they made the 20-hour trip in two vehicles, including a truck provided by Penske at a discount, and were accompanied by four Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies.

Of the drive for supplies, Bender said, “It was a five-day effort and the city of Toronto showed up.”

Also on Monday, Councilman at large Larry Glenn shared a proposal for a new fire station that was drawn up by an engineering firm several years ago. He noted the estimate for the project was whited out but said it’s not likely to be accurate now.

The proposal has been dusted off since concerns have been raised about the condition of the station’s north wall.

Council President and former Toronto fire chief Frank McEwen said, following the meeting, the building’s condition isn’t of immediate concern but its foundation has shifted, resulting in separation of step cracks in the wall and the exterior face brick.

Mayor John Parker confirmed the engineering firm had explored a new station but it was found concerns about the building’s south wall at the time could be addressed by inserting rebar and other materials into it and installing steel support beams between the floor and ceiling.

He said he will seek a fresh opinion about the station from an engineer currently serving the city.

In related business, Boyd told council the department applied unsuccessfully for an Assistance to Firefighter grant through FEMA to replace an estimated $340,000 in air packs for the firefighters.

He said billions of dollars in applications were submitted for the millions that were available through the federal grant program.

Boyd said had the grant been awarded, two-thirds of the required 5 percent match would have come from the city, with the remainder from funds allocated for the Knox Township fire department that merged with the city’s last year.

He said the current packs are made for bottles with a capacity of 3,000 pounds per square inch that eventually must be replaced with bottles meeting the new standard of 4,500 pounds per square inch.

At the motion of Councilman at large Mike Burkey, council instructed Boyd to apply again in the next grant cycle and agreed to provide the local match if it’s awarded.

Also on Monday:

• Fourth Ward Councilman Greg Herrick noted the city’s Trick or Treat hours on Thursday will be from 5 p.m. To 7 p.m., and the city’s police and fire departments and crews with the TEMS Joint Ambulance District will be patrolling local streets to help ensure children’s safety.

Residents should put on their porch lights if they intend to disburse candy.

• Council made plans to adopt a resolution recognizing the Toronto Titans football team for their victory Saturday in their division of the regional championship.

• It was announced council’s next regular meeting has been moved from Nov. 11, which is Veterans Day, to Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. at the City Building.