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Emergency Services District 1 approves $17.9 million FY2026 budget to expand staffing, facilities and reserves

5919512 · August 19, 2025
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Summary

ESD1 presented a $17.867 million budget that funds staffing increases, a headquarters facility, a farm marshal investigation division and a move to a 5‑month operating reserve; commissioners approved the budget.

Emergency Services District (ESD) No. 1 on Aug. 18 presented and the county commission approved a $17,867,140 FY2026 budget that funds personnel increases, new facilities and a larger emergency reserve.

Chief Chris Menendez and administrator Catherine Ames briefed the commissioners on ESD1's board‑approved budget, explaining the district requests six additional full‑time employees, is creating an in‑house fire marshal…

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