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Fire board approves $200,000 augmentation to Elko County Fire Protection District general fund
Summary
The Elko County Board of Fire Commissioners approved a $200,000 augmentation to the Elko County Fire Protection District General Fund for fiscal year 2024–25, citing higher-than-expected reimbursements and administrative fees to offset operating and salary costs.
The Elko County Board of Fire Commissioners voted to approve a resolution augmenting the Elko County Fire Protection District General Fund by $200,000 for fiscal year 2024–25.
The chair introduced the item as an augmentation request; a staff member identified in the meeting as Susan said the district "has received more money than was budgeted," naming NDF reimbursements and NV Energy administrative fees as sources that will offset operating and salary costs. The board took a motion, received a second and voted verbally; the chair announced the motion carries. The transcript records verbal "aye" responses but does not include a roll-call tally.
Why it matters: The augmentation increases the district's operating flexibility for the 2024–25 fiscal year and is funded by reimbursements and fees rather than a new tax or assessment. The board provided no additional line-item detail during the meeting; follow-up documents or staff reports may list specific budget line changes.
The board debated no amendments and recorded no public comments on the resolution. The chair opened the meeting under NRS 241 for public comment; none were made prior to the vote.
