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Troutdale budget committee warns rising fire and sheriff contracts will strain general fund
Summary
Committee heard staff say a new five-year fire contract with Gresham (7.3% annual increase) and a three‑year sheriff/police IGA (10% annual increases in the IGA years) are driving projected deficits and will force choices on levies, a fire district or higher utility fees.
Chair opened the November work session by flagging public-safety costs and turning the meeting over to staff for a technical briefing. City staff told the Troutdale Budget Committee that contracted increases for Gresham Fire and the Multnomah County Sheriff are the primary drivers of a multi‑year budget gap.
Mister Newton, who led the financial presentation, said the new five‑year fire agreement carries a 7.3% annual increase and the sheriff’s three‑year intergovernmental agreement carries steep increases in its initial years. "The fire service contract 7.3% annual increase — that’s what’s…
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