Decatur Board reviews township fire-contract calculations, staff proposes gradual rate increases

May 5, 2026

Staff told the Decatur City Board of Works that about 22% of fire runs occur outside city limits while townships currently pay roughly 10% of the Decatur Fire Department’s budget; staff presented scenarios raising township shares gradually and recommended boards revisit rates during the June budget cycle.

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At a Decatur City Board of Works meeting, a staff member presented analysis of township fire contracts and recommended the board consider gradual increases to township reimbursement rates for fire protection.

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