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Committee recommends using unassigned funds for emergency Fire/Rescue building repairs
Summary
The Joint Committee of the Whole recommended designating unassigned fund balance to the Fire Department Building Maintenance capital account for emergency repairs to the Fire/Rescue building; the minutes note the motion carried but do not list repair costs.
The Joint Committee of the Whole voted to recommend that the City Council designate unassigned fund balance to the Fire Department Building Maintenance capital account to cover emergency repairs at the Fire/Rescue building.
The City Administrator described that the maintenance capital account was not intended for major capital repairs, and the Fire Chief outlined the necessary repairs. Alderperson Gerbers moved the recommendation, Alderperson Vander Heiden seconded, and Alderperson Hurkman recorded a 'present' vote; minutes record the motion as carried but do not include a roll-call tally or a cost estimate for the repairs.
Why it matters: the repairs were characterized as emergency in nature and require funding beyond routine maintenance allocations. The committee’s recommendation authorizes staff to pursue designation of unassigned funds; final authorization will be by the full City Council.
Next steps: the recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council. The minutes do not specify repair scope, contractor, or funding amounts.
