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NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING ISSUANCE OF PROPOSED VFD LEASE PURCHASE FINANCING AGREEMENT BY BATTENS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Pursuant to the Tax Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act and Internal Revenue Code, as amended, notice is hereby given that a hearing will be held by the Battens Volunteer Fire Department regarding the proposed adoption of a resolution authorizing the execution and issuance by the Battens Volunteer Fire Department of a Lease Purchase financing agreement (the “Agreement”) in a total principal amount not to exceed $110,000.00 for the purpose of acquiring a 2004 Spartan General Gladiator Pumper with miscellaneous equipment.

• Any person interested may appear before representatives of the Battens Volunteer Fire Department at 6:00 pm on the 30th day of July 2026, Battens Volunteer Fire Department, 8838 County Road 636, Chancellor, Alabama 36316, and be heard for or against the adoption of the resolution and the execution of the Agreement.  At such hearing, all objections and suggestions will be heard and considered and the Battens Volunteer Fire Department will take such action as is deemed proper under the circumstances.  

Battens Volunteer Fire Department

Jeffery Wood, Fire Chief

Mission Statement:

The mission of Battens Volunteer Fire Department is dedicated to provide public safety in the form of Fire Prevention, Fire Protection, Rescue Services and Emergency Medical Care.  We will constantly strive to improve the quality of life for the citizens of our community and surrounding areas.

History:

Battens Volunteer Fire Department was established in 1987 and Chartered by the Alabama Forestry Commission after being operating for two years was Certified by the State of Alabama  to aid and assist individuals and the communities in times of distress, and need by performing such services as are necessary in rendering fire suppression, life saving, first responder or first aid and fire safety education in so far as the same do not conflict with the avocation of any person or firm and are not prohibited by law.