PROJECTBUDGET PLANNING

BLFD 2027 budget and CIP

Town of Big Lake
Detected
Jul 22, 2026
97 days ago
Sector
Public Safety
Detected 97 days agoJul 22

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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF

What's planned

The Town Board will consider approving the Big Lake Fire Department 2027 operations budget and capital improvement plan. This will shape future funding for vehicles, equipment, and facilities beginning in 2027. Public safety vendors can use this as an entry point to understand upcoming needs before specific procurements are defined.

Background

CIP likely covers engines, apparatus, station upgrades, and related capital items, though specifics are not listed in the agenda.

From the meeting

Meeting date
July 22, 2026
Agency
Town of Big Lake

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