County to cover grant shortfall for fire truck; commissioners ask for MOU

The court discussed a grant award for a rescue/fire truck that fell short of the vehicle's purchase price. A commissioner noted the grant covered almost all the cost but "it was 30,000 less than what the truck actually is. So I need to go to 30,000." The court agreed the county would make up the difference from general funds and asked staff to prepare an MOU to record the terms of any county loan or repayment schedule tied to the vehicle purchase.

Commissioners also discussed how the fire department had previously financed vehicles through local fundraising and the county's role in supplementing new equipment purchases. Staff said they would draft the MOU and return with recommended language and details about how the county's repayment or loan terms would be tracked in the budget.