Hendry County Board of County Commissioners Budget Meeting
The board conducted a review of fire department operations and budget requirements for the unincorporated areas of Montura, Pioneer, and Felda, as well as the cities of Clewiston and LaBelle. Key topics included call volumes, staffing levels, the need for equipment upgrades such as structure gear and tenders, and the status of grant applications for apparatus and tools. The discussion also addressed the interlocal agreements for budget contributions from the county based on call volume, and the chiefs provided updates on their respective department needs, infrastructure repairs, and ongoing training requirements.