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Board Approves Pay for New ‘Floater’ Firefighter; Agrees to Allow Gear Purchase Now with Funding Follow-Up
Summary
Aldermen approved $55,520 to move from the unassigned fund balance into the fire department salary line to fund a third floater firefighter position starting July 1 and authorized immediate purchase of turnout gear, with the mayor and treasurer to identify the final funding source.
The Rutland City Board of Aldermen on June 2 approved moving $55,520 from the unassigned fund balance to the fire department’s salary line to pay for a third floater firefighter the department said it had an applicant to hire.
Chief Lovett told the board he had identified an applicant and requested the funding after the position had been removed from the budget during prior hearings pending the ability to fill the post.…
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