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Westfir budget flags 5% fire IGA increase, police IGA changes and cuts to county animal services funding
Summary
The committee discussed intergovernmental agreements: a 5% increase for fire services, police IGA language that can require Westfir to pay additional hours over 20, and a reduction in county animal services funding in the proposed budget.
Budget staff outlined proposed special payments including intergovernmental agreements (IGAs) for fire and police services. The draft reflects a 5% increase for fire IGA and a police IGA figure discussed at approximately $64,890; staff said some language strengthens the city’s obligation to pay for additional hours over 20 when extraordinary events occur.
Members noted Oak Ridge (a neighboring jurisdiction) had not yet voted on IGAs and asked whether the county's animal services IGA remained in the budget; staff said a modest amount for the animal services IGA with the county has been cut from the proposed budget but can be revisited if needed.
