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Committee shifts $150,000 for volunteer fire storage/training building to capital projects
Summary
After reviewing contractor estimates and component costs, commissioners voted to remove a $150,000 building line from the operating budget and place the amount in capital projects (fund 171) to fund a storage/training building that would also accommodate rescue vehicles.
The Budget and Finance Committee voted to shift a proposed $150,000 volunteer fire department storage and training building from the operating fund into the county's capital projects fund. The change follows a presentation by Buckmaster, who described a scaled building plan and preliminary cost estimates and said the structure would provide vehicle storage and space for equipment and training.
Buckmaster reviewed estimates for a metal building and concrete pad and itemized additional costs such as sprinklers, heaters and electrical work. "The engineer...came back with a rough estimate of about $150,000," Buckmaster said while noting the initial turnkey building and concrete estimate was about $92,500, with additional systems raising the total. He said the building would accommodate rescue vehicles and training props.
Commissioners debated funding sources including ARPA leftover funds and capital projects (171). Mister Gulley moved to remove the $150,000 building line from the operating fund and have it come from fund 171. The motion was seconded and carried by voice vote.
What happens next: Staff will reclassify the item into the capital projects fund and follow standard procurement and bidding procedures; the committee also discussed possible use of ARPA or other capital funds depending on the county's priorities. Buckmaster said the building is primarily for vehicle storage and training props and would not require new restrooms beyond existing facilities.
