New Castle County Fire Service Strategic Planning Committee Meeting
Attendees
Decisions
Agenda Items
#2
Quorum Requirements
Discussion was held on whether voting should take place when less than 7 members are present.
Quorum Requirements
Discussion was held on whether voting should take place when less than 7 members are present.
#3
Committee Reporting Timeline and Executive Order Deadline
Committee members reiterated concerns that completion of the Committee’s work by March 1, 2026, is not feasible.
Committee Reporting Timeline and Executive Order Deadline
Committee members reiterated concerns that completion of the Committee’s work by March 1, 2026, is not feasible.
#4
Budget and Funding Stabilization: Short-Term Approach (FY27)
The Committee intends to request continued Grant-In-Aid and engage in discussions with the Administration regarding potential increases.
Budget and Funding Stabilization: Short-Term Approach (FY27)
The Committee intends to request continued Grant-In-Aid and engage in discussions with the Administration regarding potential increases.
#5
Long-Term Funding Considerations, Sustainable Funding Models and Movement of Funding to a Budget Line Item
Co-Chair Kenny Dunn introduced discussion on long-term funding sustainability and the potential movement of fire service funding from Grant-In-Aid to a formal budget line item.
Long-Term Funding Considerations, Sustainable Funding Models and Movement of Funding to a Budget Line Item
Co-Chair Kenny Dunn introduced discussion on long-term funding sustainability and the potential movement of fire service funding from Grant-In-Aid to a formal budget line item.
#6
Impact Fees – Overview and Future Considerations
Co-Chair Kenny Dunn invited Joe Day, the Land Use representative, to provide an overview of fire service impact fees and future considerations.
Impact Fees – Overview and Future Considerations
Co-Chair Kenny Dunn invited Joe Day, the Land Use representative, to provide an overview of fire service impact fees and future considerations.
#7
Volunteer Fire Service Assistance Fund (Building Permit Fee)
Program Overview: Established in 2010; surcharge applied to residential and non-residential building permits.
Volunteer Fire Service Assistance Fund (Building Permit Fee)
Program Overview: Established in 2010; surcharge applied to residential and non-residential building permits.