Branford approves interlocal agreement with county for fire services

Danny Federico  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford Town Council met on Monday evening, June 16, to discuss the potential approval of an improved interlocal agreement with Suwannee County for fire and emergency medical services. Although a mutual aid agreement has existed between the two entities since 1999, the document was severely outdated.  The new proposed agreement would require the Town to pay approximately $80,000 a year for the provision of “full fire and emergency services within the boundaries of the Town of Branford.” Suwannee County Attorney Adam Morrison began the discussion by noting three specific points he wanted to cover: (1) why the topic was c