AN ORDINANCE TERMED THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION BILL,APPROPRIATING CERTAIN SUMS OF MONEY DEEMED TO BE NEEDED TO DEFRAY THE NECESSARY EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES OF THE CORNELL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF LIVINGSTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 2025 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2026
WHEREAS, the combined Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance was prepared in tentative form, duly adopted and made conveniently available to public inspection and, whereas the public hearing was held thereon prior to final action on the same, pursuant to publication and notice of said public hearing within the time and manner required by law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Trustees of the aforesaid Fire Protection District:
SECTION I: FOR FIRE PROTECTION. That for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026, there is hereby appropriated the aggregate sum of $ 121,231.00 for the purpose of defraying the necessary corporate expenses and liabilities of said District, said sums of money to be used for the following specific objects and purposes, namely, for fire protection:
Salary of Trustees $ 1,800.00
Salary of Fire Chief 650.00
Salary of Assistant Fire Chief 420.00
Salary of Firemen 3,600.00
Salary of Attorney 900.00
Transportation and travel 600.00
Accountant 1,500.00
Cost of gas, oil and grease 6,000.00
Cost of supplies 3,000.00
Cost of fire fighting equipment 16,000.00
Repairs to fire trucks 5,000.00
Repairs to fire station building 2,000.00
Heat 2,000.00
Incidentals 400.00
Utilities 6,600.00
Membership - Illinois Fire Protection Association 175.00
Printing and publication 300.00
Post Office 150.00
Catering 1,000.00
Fund for purchase of truck & repayment 26,000.00
Pontiac Fire Dept. for Ambulance Service 30,000.00
ETS Board 4,000.00
Contingencies 3,936.00
Equipment maintenance & repairs 5,200.00
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$121,231.00
(a) That the cash on hand at the beginning of the fiscal year was $ 69,252.92 on May 1, 2025;
(b) That an estimate of the cash expected to be received during the aforesaid fiscal year from all sources is $ 94,781.00;
(c) That the following is an estimate of the cash expected to be on hand at the end of said fiscal year: $ 42,800.00;
SECTION II: FOR PROTECTION FROM TORT LIABILITY. That for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026, there is hereby appropriated the aggregate sum of $ 13,390.00 for the purpose of defraying the necessary corporate expenses and liabilities of said District, said sums of money to be used for the following specific objects and purposes, namely, for protection from tort liability:
Insurance on trucks, equipment, apparatus
firemen and trustees $12,940.00
Legal fees 450.00
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$13,390.00
(a) That the cash on hand at the beginning of the fiscal year was $ 10,227.73 on May 1, 2025;
(b) That an estimate of the cash expected to be received during the aforesaid fiscal year from all sources is $ 13,390.00;
(c) That the following is an estimate of the cash expected to be on hand at the end of said fiscal year: $ 10,227.00
SECTION III: FOR PROTECTION FOR EMERGENCY AND RESCUE CREWS AND EQUIPMENT. That for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026, there is hereby appropriated the aggregate sum of $ 450.00, for the purpose of defraying the necessary corporate expenses and liabilities of said District, said sums of money to be used for the following specific objects and purposes, namely, for protection for emergency and rescue crews and equipment:
Salary of attorney $ 450.00
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$ 450.00
(a) That the cash on hand at the beginning of the fiscal year was $ 2,509.46 on May 1, 2025;
(b) That an estimate of the cash expected to be received during the aforesaid fiscal year from all sources is $ 0.00;
(c) That the following is an estimate of the cash expected to be on hand at the end of said fiscal year: $ 2,059.00.
SECTION IV: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect ten days after its approval and due publication as required by law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of September, 2025.
/s David Quick
President
/s Jeff Leenders
Secretary
/s Ronald Helander
Trustee
September 25 2025
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