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Brownsville fire official warns pumper replacement may top $150,000; requests township budget meeting
Summary
Fire & Rescue representative Brandon Frank told the council grant funds are being spent and Pumper #1620 likely needs replacement; he suggested an October meeting with Brownsville and Crooked Creek Townships to discuss the 2025 fire budget and a station tour.
Brandon Frank updated the council on Fire & Rescue operations and budget planning, saying grant funds are in the process of being expended and the department will conduct a live burn in Hokah. He asked whether the department is allowed to pursue grants independently and said he is working on the 2025 fire department budget.
Frank said Pumper #1620 will need replacement because repair parts are no longer obtainable and estimated a used replacement could exceed $150,000. He asked the council to set a date to meet with Brownsville and Crooked Creek Townships to discuss the budget; he suggested an October meeting that would include a station tour.
Councilmembers agreed to contact the townships to coordinate a convenient meeting date; no formal action to allocate funds for a replacement vehicle was recorded in the minutes.
