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Council hears options to reallocate ladder‑truck funds as annexation talks with county continue
Summary
Staff told council the $1.2 million previously allocated for a ladder truck may be reallocated pending approvals; San Bernardino County Fire is not seeking a new ladder truck, a fact raised as part of discussions about possible annexation of fire services and use of funds for public‑safety radios.
Council discussed whether county funds originally earmarked for a $1.2 million ladder truck can be used for other public‑safety needs if Montclair moves forward with annexation decisions. City Manager Star said the city is "seeking permission from the county to make that determination" and has requested flexibility from Congresswoman Norma Torres’ office to reallocate funds.
Star told council that "San Bernardino County Fire District is not interested in a new ladder truck," a factor staff said the city should consider when weighing annexation options. Council members asked whether funds earmarked by Congresswoman Torres (noted in the staff report) could be shifted; staff said a reallocation request is pending with the congresswoman's office and that Congresswoman Torres had committed an $800,000 grant amount that could help cover fire radios if Montclair retains in‑house fire services.
Separately, staff updated the council that an engine previously ordered remains on backorder with an anticipated delivery around September–October next year, and that radio purchases for police and code enforcement are planned now, with fire radio spending contingent on the City's decision about retaining fire services or pursuing annexation.
