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Council approves three‑year intergovernmental fire‑services agreement with Mill Hall, amid funding and equipment questions
Summary
Lock Haven approved an intergovernmental agreement to provide fire protection to Mill Hall Borough beginning Jan. 1, 2026, including a tentative funding split based on a proposed 0.5‑mill assessment and commitments to provide engine‑tankers; council members raised concerns about proportionality of funding, equipment costs and mutual‑aid impacts but voted 5–2 to approve the agreement as presented.
Lock Haven — Council voted to approve an intergovernmental cooperation agreement for the city to provide fire protection services to Mill Hall Borough beginning Jan. 1, 2026. The draft agreement pairs the city with local volunteer companies and included a proposed financial contribution from Mill Hall based on a 0.5‑mill tax assessment.
Fire advisory board members and city staff presented the proposal and a tentative funding schedule. Discussion focused on three…
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