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Stamping Ground departments flag upcoming fire equipment costs and fundraising plans for a courtyard
Summary
Fire Chief Robert Hendricks outlined imminent capital needs (turnout gear and air packs); Public Works Commissioner Ken Koger proposed a 501(c)(3) brick fundraiser and asked the city attorney to form a committee; Economic Development voted to pay SG Robotics and pursue business license enforcement.
At the March 25 City of Stamping Ground meeting department leaders reported on operational updates and upcoming expenses.
Fire Chief Robert Hendricks told commissioners that while there were no recent major incidents, the department will face significant equipment costs soon: three sets of turnout gear at about $8,000 per set (10-year life) and three air packs at approximately $13,000 each, and that parts for older air packs are increasingly unavailable.
Public Works Commissioner Ken Koger proposed establishing a 501(c)(3) committee to manage donations for a courtyard fundraiser. Koger described a brick-donation plan to raise funds for two shelters and estimated revenue and allocations for lighting and construction; he asked Attorney Joe Hoffman to assist with forming a board of at least three members to oversee the effort.
Economic Development Commissioner Cody Meadows said the SG Robotics club should be paid from Economic Development funds after advancing to the world competition and recommended sending delinquency letters to businesses behind on business license payments. Commissioners agreed staff should compile a list of licensed local businesses for enforcement and reference.
Commissioners requested further details and follow-up on capital timelines and fundraising structure; no formal financial commitments for the fire purchases or the courtyard fundraiser were made during the meeting.
