Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District public meetings in 2025
5 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing board
The Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing board will hold a public hearing to receive input on the 2025 Budget Reopener #2. The board will consider the general fund, fire department funds, and all salary and wage schedules.
- Public hearing for 2025 Budget Reopener #2
- Review of general fund
- Review of fire department funds
- Review of salary and wage schedules
Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing board
The Governing Board approved the 2026 final budget and an amended pay schedule. The board also authorized emergency repairs for a fire engine and approved Cooperative Wildfire System agreements for Vernal, Naples, and Ballard cities.
- Approval of 2026 Final Budget (Resolution 2026-01)
- $73,544 emergency repair for Vernal Engine 6 (1990 Pierce Engine)
- Approval of November 2025 expenditures totaling $85,614.51
- Amended 2026 Pay Schedule including training hours and EMT certification
- Cooperative Wildfire System approvals for Vernal, Naples, and Ballard cities
Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing board
The Governing Board held a budget workshop to review financial standing and department requests. The board approved wage increases for full-time staff and allocated funds for specific fire station improvements.
- Approved $1/hour raise for 4 eligible full-time staff (approx. $13,434)
- Allocated $40,000 for Jensen showers and $13,000 for Jensen carpet/paint
- Allocated $7,500 for an Avalon shed
- Directed $110,000 in Wildland profit to the Brush Department and/or rescue equipment fund
- Pursuing a CIB 50/50 grant for a Jensen rescue truck budgeted at $225,000-$250,000
Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing board
The Governing Board approved a tentative budget for 2026 and adopted Resolution 2025-6 to amend personnel policies regarding leave payouts. The board also approved October 2025 expenditures and year-end bonuses for staff.
- Approved tentative 2026 budget of $2,535,688
- Adopted Resolution 2025-6 to allow payout of excess annual and sick leave at 75%
- Approved October 2025 expenditures totaling $99,448.64
- Approved $250 year-end bonuses and gift certificates for staff
- Proposed $1/hour raise for full-time staff in the 2026 budget
Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing board
The Administrative Control Board will meet to review financial reports and approve October expenditures. The board is seeking approval for the 2026 tentative budget and changes to personnel leave policies.
- Discussion and request for approval of 2026 Tentative Budget
- Resolution 2025-6: Proposed amendments to Annual Leave and Sick Leave policies
- Request for approval of year-end bonuses and gift certificates
- Approval of expenditures for October 2025