Your Fire Department needs your help to continue providing exceptional service. Simply stated, taxes have declined dramatically. The collection for 2009 was based on Assessed Value (AV) of $1,328,882,727. In 2010, we endured part of our district being annexed away to the city of Sammamish resulting in a direct revenue loss of $123,591. The overall result since 2010 has decreased the Fire District’s revenue by 19.25%. In 2013 the AV reduced to $770,654,934.
The Fire District’s services include:
- Fire suppression, Emergency medical, Auto accidents, Water rescue
- CPR, First aid classes, Fire prevention, Education
- Fall prevention for our elderly
The District has worked with the same level of career firefighter staffing since 2009. We continue to staff two Firefighters 24/7 – 100 % of the time. The volunteers supplement staffing at night. Training Firefighters is costly and must continue. Maintenance of current equipment is mandatory for safety.
A levy in 2001 added onto your fire station. What does this levy mean to your budget? This $425,000, three year Levy will be collected in 2014, 2015, and 2016 which means $4.17 per month per $100,000 of AV.
We value your past and present support and encourage a YES vote on Proposition 1.
Statement submitted by: Kevin Hauglie, Kirk Dunckel and Gary Smith khauglie@hauglieinsurance.com
