Committee members plan comparative budget to justify hiring a coordinator; estimate ~ $150,000

Aug 26, 2026

A committee member said they will finalize a comparative budget showing expenses for nine volunteer companies to persuade the county commission to fund a coordinator position, which was estimated in discussion at roughly $150,000.

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S2 told the committee they are preparing an 11x17 comparative budget to show commissioners why the county needs a coordinator and to quantify potential efficiencies gained by consolidated purchasing and administration. S2 said the work will require meeting with each chief to finalize lines and will be submitted to HMS to forward to the county commission as an explanatory packet.

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