Court flags $85,000–$100,000 gap after missing CPI adjustments for volunteer fire subscriptions
A review of Ordinance 328 (series 2022) found the clause to annually adjust volunteer fire subscription charges by the Consumer Price Index was not applied for three years; treasurer estimated unpaid CPI adjustments of roughly $85,000–$100,000 and the court discussed responsibility and whether subscriptions should be mandatory in unincorporated areas.
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Court members reviewed Ordinance 328 (series 2022) and found language requiring annual adjustment of volunteer fire subscription charges by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) had not been implemented for three years. The treasurer said she had not run the detailed calculation but estimated the unpaid adjustments total between $85,000 and $100,000.
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