November 8, 2011Proposition 1

Levy Lid Lift

70 square miles 87,300 population 5 stations

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To deliver the most effective serviceswith the resources available to us

Our Primary Goal…

However… Fire District revenues have not kept pace with

increases in service demands Since 2007 our levy rate has grown by only

1.6% Current financial resources are at critical levels

Reduced Staff: 2004-Present Reduced support staff from 16 to 4 Cut 1 of 3 senior management positions Cut 3 firefighter positions Vacated 3 lieutenant positions Decreased minimum daily staffing to reduce

overtime

Cost Reductions No cost of living increases for 4 years Increased deductibles to reduce healthcare

premiums

Here is what we’ve done….

Applied and received grants for: Equipment

Increasing fuel efficiency in our apparatus Breathing apparatus (SCBA) and mobile data

terminals

Staffing Recruitment and retention of volunteer responders Six firefighters were hired on a five year grant that

expired in 2011

Here is what we’ve done….

The Board of Fire Commissioners has approved placement of a six year levy lid lift on the November ballot

The ballot measure is to restore the levy to the 2004 level of $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value

What is Proposition 1?

What will it cost?

Without Lid Lift With Lid LiftCurrent 2012 Projected * 2012

Levy Rate $1.18 $1.30 $1.50

Cost to homeowner ($220,000 average value) $21.63/month $23.83/month $27.50/month

* Decreasing property values have the mathematical effect of increasing the levy rate. The 2012 rate is projected by the Thurston County Assessor to be approximately $1.30

+$3.67/monthApprox. above 2012 rate

Restore staffing Maintain current insurance rating

Apparatus repair and maintenance Operational fund balance

How will Levy funds be used?

Staffing Plan Restore engine company staffing at Station 35

(near Jubilee) Stabilize staffing of two apparatus at Station 31

(Headquarters) Enhance service delivery to the Station 32 area

(Lake St Claire/Yelm Highway) Restoring station resident volunteer firefighter

program

With Successful Lid Lift

Apparatus Plan Reestablish adequate funding for our

equipment repair and replacement program Establish a cooperative and cost-effective

regional maintenance program

With Successful Lid Lift

Operational Fund Plan The State Auditor recommended the District

maintain a fund balance equal to one month’s operating expenses as a sound financial practice

The Board of Fire Commissioners has developed a plan to reach this goal

With Successful Lid Lift

Daily staffing will continue to be reduced Station(s) may be unstaffed

If the Levy Fails…

HeadquartersStation 31

Yelm Hwy/St ClaireStation 32

Mullen RoadStation 33

Steilacoom RoadStation 34

Willamette/JubileeStation 35

Apparatus needing repairs will remain out of service

Reduced public education and outreach

If the Levy Fails…

Critical Impacts Fewer crews available to cover the growing

requests for emergency services leads to longer response times

Positive outcomes for medical emergencies or structure fires diminish as response times lengthen.

We will need to request the levy lid lift again

If the Levy Fails…

We have run out of adequate funding to continue to provide service at current levels.

Proposition 1 will restore the levy to the voter approved 2004 level

Six years of predictable funding will: Stabilize station staffing & enhance response

capabilities Fund necessary repairs for response vehicles Allow compliance with State Auditor fund balance

recommendations

Summary

Questions?For further questions, please contact us:

E-mail info@laceyfire.com Call 360-491-2410 Website www.laceyfire.com

These are YOUR Fire and Emergency Services.

Please remember tomail your ballot before

Tuesday, November 8, 2011.