Court authorizes FY27 fire service agreements and loan assistance for volunteer departments

County staff reported that six of 11 volunteer fire department contracts were in hand and asked the court to authorize the county judge to sign FY27 fire suppression and rescue service agreements. Commissioners approved that authorization by motion and voice vote.

The court also authorized loan agreements to help Roosevelt Volunteer Fire Department purchase a truck — a short-term loan that the department expects to repay when grant funding is received — and a standard loan to Woodrow Volunteer Fire Department for equipment. A staff member described the Roosevelt loan as a quick turnaround loan because the department received unexpected grant funds and intends to repay the county when the grant arrives.