Twin Lakes approves $51,500 contribution for new fire grass rig; transfers older vehicle to department nonprofit

The Village of Twin Lakes Board on Jan. 19 approved a $51,500 Village contribution toward a new Ford F350 grass-rig for the Fire Department, giving the Village title to the new vehicle. Fire Chief Ron Redlin told the Board the department's 501(c)(3) will cover the remaining costs of the $145,000 project.

The board voted 4-0 (motion by Trustee Aaron Karow, seconded by Trustee Kevin Fitzgerald) to authorize the payment. The board also approved transferring ownership of the current grass rig, a 2009 Chevrolet, from the Village to the Fire Department's 501(c)(3); that transfer is contingent on approval by the Village Attorney. Both motions were recorded as carried 4-0.

Board members framed the action as a capital-equipment purchase that preserves municipal ownership of the new apparatus while allowing the nonprofit to continue operating and outfitting emergency vehicles. No public comment was recorded on this item. Next steps: staff will process the vehicle purchase and handle title transfer paperwork pending the attorney's sign-off.