Cascade County staff seek budget increase to cover rural fire council payment

Cascade County staff asked the commission to approve Resolution 25-32, a budget appropriation to allow payment to the Rural Fire Council from cash receipts in fund 2240 20.320.3011 that exceed a $6,000 minimum balance.

The appropriation would make available cash received above the $6,000 minimum —which the county retains to cover software upgrades and maintenance for the online burn permit system— to pay the Rural Fire Council a listed payment of $1,620.90. Staff said the move is intended to ensure cash received above the budget amount is available to make that payment.

Sandra Merchant, a county staff member presenting the item, told commissioners staff recommended approval of Resolution 25-32 and offered two motions for consideration (approve or disapprove). Commissioners asked no substantive questions during the presentation; no recorded vote appears in the transcript.

The item was introduced during the work session consent agenda along with several other routine budget and contract items. The transcript shows staff presentation and the availability of motions but does not record an official approval or a roll-call vote.