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Commissioners approve $300,000 package to help Jackman-Moose River Fire buy engines, splitting costs from community benefit and TIF
Summary
The board recommended a $300,000 package to help the Jackman-Moose River Fire Department buy two trucks; staff proposed $200,000 from community benefit funds and $100,000 from TIF, and Adam Arnold described securing one pumper-tanker and pursuing a second engine to expand water capacity.
David recommended the county offer $300,000 to the Jackman–Moose River Fire Department toward purchase of vehicles, proposing a two-thirds/one-third split between community benefit funds and TIF (roughly $200,000 community benefit/$100,000 TIF). David said the $300,000 should be sufficient, together with funds the department has on hand, to secure both engines if the department proceeds.
Adam Arnold, a member of the department and truck committee, told commissioners he had visited two dealerships and secured a pumper-tanker that significantly increases the district's water-supply capability; he said a second engine under discussion would carry additional water and enable shuttle operations the district currently lacks. "We're increasing our water carrying by almost 46 or 47%," Arnold said describing the capacity gains.
Commission discussion clarified the usual 2:1 community benefit/TIF split used in similar awards and confirmed there was a purchase-and-sales agreement and a deposit in place for one truck. The commission subsequently approved a resolution authorizing the funding arrangement (moved and seconded; approved by voice vote). The resolution text and the motion recorded in the minutes reflect the recommended split and the $300,000 total.
Next steps: County staff will finalize the grant paperwork and the community benefit/TIF transfer necessary to secure the award; the department will proceed with procurement using the combined funds.
