Council reviews proposed budget, fire agreement

The Perryton City Council met Tuesday evening to begin 2026-27 budget talks, and discuss a proposed new fire and rescue protection services contract with Ochiltree County.

City Manager Colby Waters reviewed the new proposed fire services contract.

Under the new contract, the county would pay 50% of the costs quarterly to operate the department, as well as pay 50% of the capital expenditures costs, d…