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Board weighs fire-fund options, discusses moving apparatus replacement to 10‑year plan
Summary
Scotland County commissioners debated options for the fire fund after sales-tax proceeds were not allocated this fiscal year: a $157,000 reduction, a percentage-of-sales-tax approach, or a one-time general fund lump sum (the Personnel Capital Committee recommended $200,000); staff noted the fire fund balance is about $4.1 million and recommended a 10‑year replacement schedule to preserve resale value.
County Manager April Snead told the board that, because no sales‑tax funds flowed to the fire fund this fiscal year, the county could either reduce appropriations by roughly $157,000, assign a share of future sales tax proceeds, or make a lump‑sum payment from the general fund. The Personnel Capital Committee recommended a $200,000 lump-sum payment to stabilize the fire fund in the near term.
Snead said the fire fund currently holds approximately $4.1 million. Commissioners discussed the apparatus replacement timeline: commissioners previously used a 20‑year replacement schedule but voted to move to a 10‑year schedule so vehicles retain resale value. Commissioners agreed to defer a final decision until the fire commission meets on August 3 so those commissioners can provide input.
