Title
Consider and take action on Ordinance 2025-29 updating the use and administration of the Fire Department Donation Fund established through voluntary water bill contributions - Second Reading (Mayor Long, Council Member Chadwell, Council Member Higginbotham, Council Member Tressler and Council Member Saunders)
City Council approved the first reading subject to amendments, 8-0-0 on August 12, 2025.
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.
On August 12, 2025, Council amended the ordinance to clarify that the permissible insurance expenses authorized by the ordinance are limited to those insurance policies that specifically benefit of the volunteer fire fighters.
Attachments:
1. Ordinance 2025-29
FUNDING
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STRATEGIC PLANNING
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