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Council accepts La Porte Fire Control District proposed FY26-27 budget
Summary
The council held a public hearing and approved the La Porte Fire Control Prevention and Emergency Services District budget, which projects total expenditures of about $3.925 million and an ending fund balance of roughly $1.55 million, reflecting equipment and staffing additions.
Chief Crow presented the Fire Control District—s FY26-27 budget and explained the numbers behind personnel and equipment increases. He reported a beginning fund balance of $2,821,902 and estimated an ending balance of $2,737,154 as of 9/30/2026; total district expenditures were presented as $3,925,009.65 with line items including fire suppression ($2,891,932), EMS ($982,803) and fire prevention ($51,230). Chief Crow said capital outlay increased substantially to purchase additional radio equipment to support new hires and a second academy.
Council opened and closed the required public hearing and voted to accept the approved budget presented by the Fire District board. No audience speakers addressed the budget during the hearing, and council did not amend the totals during the meeting.
