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Copper Hill approves emergency-services agreement with Copper Basin Fire and Rescue Inc.
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Summary
The board authorized the mayor to execute an emergency-services agreement with Copper Basin Fire and Rescue Inc., which will provide donated services valued at $6,000 for the term; city financial support is permitted subject to annual appropriation.
The Copper Hill Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the mayor to execute an emergency services agreement with Copper Basin Fire and Rescue Inc., a Tennessee nonprofit that will provide fire protection and emergency-response services to the city under the terms outlined in the proposed contract.
Mayor Barker read Resolution 2202604007, which says the city may provide financial support to Copper Basin Fire and Rescue in accordance with the agreement and subject to annual budgetary appropriations. The resolution notes that Copper Basin Fire and Rescue will provide services valued at $6,000 as a donation for the term of the agreement and that no fixed annual payment amount is guaranteed under the contract.
The board discussed the operational benefits and fundraising support included in the proposal. The mayor said the city will encourage public donations and, if feasible, support fundraising initiatives to help maintain fire coverage and address equipment needs such as fire-hydrant replacement.
Board members moved and seconded the resolution (motion by Donna; second by Tamblyn), and the measure passed by roll call. The mayor and chief (in attendance) indicated agreement that the arrangement would help maintain coverage while the city evaluates ongoing funding needs.
Next steps: the mayor is authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the city; any direct financial payments will require appropriation in a future budget, and the city will coordinate with Copper Basin Fire and Rescue on fundraising and operational details.
