File #: 25-0333    Version: 1 Name: FIre-EMS Donation Fund
Type: Agenda Item Status: Second Reading
File created: 7/24/2025 In control: City Council
On agenda: 8/12/2025 Final action:
Title: Consider and take action on an ordinance updating the use and administration of the Fire Department Donation Fund established through voluntary water bill contributions (Mayor Long, Council Member Chadwell, Council Member Higginbotham, Council Member Tressler and Council Member Saunders)
Attachments: 1. Proposed Ordinance

Title

Consider and take action on an ordinance updating the use and administration of the Fire Department Donation Fund established through voluntary water bill contributions (Mayor Long, Council Member Chadwell, Council Member Higginbotham, Council Member Tressler and Council Member Saunders)

 

Background:

Approval of this item will clarify that the monthly donations collected from utility customers are to support the Volunteer Fire Department. The ordinance will require that the Volunteer Fire Department submit recommendations each year during the City’s budget process on how those funds should be used. The purpose is to ensure the money is spent only on essential needs like firefighter training, equipment, and insurance, with oversight and final approval by City Council.

 

 

Attachments:

1. Proposed Ordinance

                                    

FUNDING

{  } Funds are available from Account #________                                          

{  } Requires Budget Amendment to transfer from Account #______ to Account #______

{x} NOT APPLICABLE

 

STRATEGIC PLANNING

{  } Addresses Strategic Planning Critical Success Factor # ______

{x} NOT APPLICABLE