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Cut Bank council votes to send permanent mill-levy question to voters to fund fire trucks and equipment
Summary
The Cut Bank City Council approved a resolution to submit a permanent additional mill levy to qualified electors to fund fire department capital needs, including replacement trucks and turnout gear; council discussion stressed aging apparatus and per‑set gear costs of about $3,800.
The Cut Bank City Council on Aug. 25 approved a resolution to submit to the city’s qualified electors a ballot question that would permanently add mills to the tax levy to pay for fire department capital needs, including vehicles and equipment.
Council members approved Resolution 2025‑15 after a discussion that centered on the age of the department’s apparatus and the cost of replacing personal protective equipment. Building Inspector Sander, speaking during the discussion, said the department is "looking at 2 trucks that are 30 plus years old" and warned that…
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