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Fire chief tells Milan City Council proposed department budget would rise about 141.5% due to staffing

Milan City Council · March 1, 2026
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Fire Chief Stevens told the Milan City Council on April 4 that the proposed fire department budget shows a 141.5% increase from last year driven by higher personnel costs; the council did not vote and will consider the budget at its next meeting after receiving more detailed data.

Fire Chief Stevens told the Milan City Council on April 4 that the fire department’s proposed 2023 budget represents a 141.5% increase from the prior year, a change he attributed primarily to increased staffing and related personnel expenses. The presentation, delivered with City Treasurer Sarah Finch, outlined the spike but did not include final line-item detail; Chief Stevens…

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