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Council approves budget resolution to move donated UTV funds for fire department equipment
Summary
Council voted to approve Budget Resolution O8-2026, moving donated funds from the UTV fund to the public capital outlay fund so the Fire Department can purchase a UTV, skid, trailer and related equipment; presenters said grants and donations covered roughly half the cost.
The Marshfield Common Council voted to approve Budget Resolution O8-2026 on March 24 to move donated funds from the UTV fund into the public capital outlay fund so the fire department can purchase a rescue/U TV, skid, trailer and equipment.
Deputy Brian Barnes told the council the project began about a year ago and was funded through a combination of grants and donations; he said a DNR Forest Fire Protection grant and local supporters (including a Marshfield Community Foundation contribution) provided substantial support and that the donation reduced the CIP cost by roughly $202,855,000 (speaker's numeric phrasing in the packet). Barnes said the grant reimbursements have been submitted.
Alderman Tompkins thanked the department for seeking outside funding. The motion to approve the budget resolution was made by Alderman Varshall and seconded by Alderman Tompkins; the measure passed on a roll-call vote.
What the council approved: moving the donated funds into the capital outlay account to allow purchasing of the equipment. The council recorded a roll-call vote and the mayor declared the motion passed.
Next steps: Staff will proceed with procurement and purchase consistent with the city's procurement rules.
