Sweet Springs Aldermen Approve Saline County EMA Agreement

City to pay $2,553.04 voluntary assessment for 2026 emergency management services.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen voted unanimously to approve the 2026 Saline County Emergency Management Agreement and the county's Multi-jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan during their meeting on February 9th. The city's per capita assessment for 2026 EMA services increased by $65.80 to $1.94 per resident.

Why it matters

The EMA agreement and hazard mitigation plan ensure Sweet Springs has access to county-level emergency management resources and is eligible for federal disaster assistance. Approving these plans is a routine but critical step for the city to maintain public safety and disaster preparedness.

The details

During the meeting, City Clerk Michelle Fuehring reported the city's voluntary assessment for 2026 EMA services would be $2,553.04. Aldermen unanimously voted to enter into the 2026 EMA agreement. The board also approved a resolution to adopt the 2027 Saline County Multi-jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan, which all county entities must approve to receive FEMA assistance.

  • The Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen met on February 9, 2026 to consider the EMA agreement and hazard mitigation plan.
  • The final planning meeting for the 2027 Saline County Multi-jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan is scheduled for April 7, 2026.
  • Sweet Springs plans to hold a public hearing on March 9, 2026 to discuss the 2026-2027 city budget.

The players

Michelle Fuehring

The City Clerk of Sweet Springs, Missouri.

Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen

The governing body of the city of Sweet Springs, Missouri that approved the EMA agreement and hazard mitigation plan.

Saline County

The county in which the city of Sweet Springs is located, and which provides emergency management services and coordinates the multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan.

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What’s next

The Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on March 9, 2026 to discuss the 2026-2027 city budget.

The takeaway

Approving the Saline County EMA agreement and hazard mitigation plan is a routine but critical step for Sweet Springs to maintain access to county-level emergency management resources and remain eligible for federal disaster assistance. This ensures the city is prepared to respond to and recover from natural disasters and other emergencies.