Fire fund shortfall and staffing needs flagged after services study
Staff said the fire fund is budgeted for a $62,000 deficit in 2027; the baseline maintains current service levels but does not fully fund longer‑term paid staffing needs identified in a recent fire services study.
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Staff presented the fire fund baseline for 2027 as an approximate $62,000 deficit, with operating revenue near $1.03 million and expenditures around $1.10 million. Megha Banjari noted the budget includes the township’s annual contributions to local volunteer companies and a contribution to support an evening duty crew but stressed the baseline preserves current service levels rather than implementing all staffing recommendations from a recent fire services study.
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