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Broadwater Trust approves funding toward modern rescue boat for county search and rescue

Broadwater County Trust · February 25, 2026
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Summary

After hearing from Broadwater County Search and Rescue, trustees approved funding toward a modern, jet‑drive rescue boat (applicant estimated total project cost about $220,000 with a $40,000 manufacturer discount); the Trust recorded a payment of $123,726.50 and directed staff to coordinate final commission approval.

Broadwater County Search and Rescue won Trust approval on March 3 for funding toward a new rescue vessel to replace a 42‑year‑old boat, which volunteers said was increasingly expensive to maintain and limited response capability.

"The new boat we proposed to acquire will provide improved stability and maneuverability in rough and or shallow waters," said…

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