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Tonkawa council hears department budget requests, flags $375,000 need for new 911 system
Summary
At a March 27 special session, Tonkawa city officials heard presentations from Code Enforcement, Fire and Police. Presenters asked for wage and fuel increases, a new fire records system and staffing, and a police/dispatch push that included an approximate $375,000 replacement 911 system.
The Tonkawa City Council met March 27, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. with Mayor Stacy Burns presiding to receive department budget presentations from Code Enforcement, the Fire Department and the Police Department. The meeting opened with the roll call and a note that the Tonkawa Development Authority was unable to attend; the session adjourned at 2:40 p.m.
Presenters emphasized public-safety needs and rising operating costs. Danny Grimes of Code Enforcement requested increases in wages, fuel and abatements. Fire Chief Robert Fehring outlined higher Ambulance and Fire budget needs, a request for a new records-management software package, a proposed additional employee and capital expenses tied to ambulance operations and future station expansion. Nicholas Payne presented the police and dispatch budgets and said the City needs a new 911 system estimated at approximately $375,000; Payne also cited costs to upfit new police cars from Enterprise and rising fuel and insurance costs. The transcript lists Payne both as Police Chief and as City Manager in the attendance roll; the meeting record contains both titles in different places.
