Yellowstone County commissioners on July 29 approved a resolution of intent to increase structure assessments for the Fuego Fire Service Area and scheduled a public hearing for Tuesday, Aug. 12 in Room 3108 for public comment.

Steve, speaking for the Fuego Fire Service Area, told commissioners the district has faced a budget shortfall and is requesting the assessment increase to cover it. The board approved Resolution 25-93 of intent and the hearing date by motion and voice vote.

Commissioner (name not specified) moved to approve Resolution 25-93 and set the hearing for Aug. 12; a second was recorded and the motion carried. The action at this meeting was to adopt a resolution of intent and to set a public hearing; the transcript records no final assessment rate, no effective date for any new assessment and no public testimony at the July 29 session.

The hearing on Aug. 12 will be the formal opportunity for members of the public to offer comments for or against the proposed increase. The transcript does not record additional fiscal detail on the size of the shortfall, the proposed new assessment amounts, or alternative funding measures.