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Carroll County approves $300,000 toward Fries Fire Department tanker, contingent on county MOU
Summary
The Board approved a $300,000 contribution to assist Fries Fire Department purchase a tanker truck (total cost about $500,000), with county counsel to finalize a memorandum of understanding before funds are released.
Carroll County supervisors approved a $300,000 contribution to Fries Fire Department to help purchase a tanker truck, with the funding contingent on a memorandum of understanding to be drafted or approved by county counsel.
At the meeting Mr. Watson described the request: the department asked for partial funding to purchase a tanker because it covers a large portion of Carroll County. "What they've requested from us is provide them with $300,000 out of the purchase of a $500,000 fire truck," he said. Watson said Fries would be responsible for the remaining $200,000 and that the county contribution would "go toward payments and purchase of the truck." He also said approval would be contingent on review by the county attorney.
A supervisor moved to approve the $300,000 donation "contingent on Mister Durbin's MOU." The motion was seconded and carried on recorded voice votes with all present supervisors voting in favor.
The board did not provide a payment schedule, a timetable for delivery, or detailed conditions in the meeting record; those specifics were left to county counsel and the MOU. The action is recorded as contingent on legal review before funds are released.
