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Rural Fire District #6 by-laws presented; commissioners ask to require BOCC approval for debt

Ottawa County Board of County Commissioners · July 21, 2025
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Summary

Tammi Cox presented Rural Fire District #6's by-laws and the commission asked that the language include a requirement that all debt be approved by the Board of County Commissioners prior to issuance; Cox will relay the change and return the item next week.

Tammi Cox, Ottawa County Clerk, presented the proposed by-laws for Rural Fire District #6 and said the district is pursuing a bank loan but needs approved by-laws to proceed.

During review the board recommended adding language requiring county oversight of borrowing. The Commission suggested adding: "All debt must be approved by the Board of County Commissioners prior to issuance." Cox said she will contact the district, discuss the change and bring the revised by-laws back to the Commission next week.