Post on 31-Mar-2015
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2013-2015MAINTENANCE
&OPERATION
LEVY INFORMATION
Presented By Spokane Valley Fire Department
INCREASING DEMAND FOR SERVICE
We are projecting our demand for services will continue to grow due to: Aging of the general populationEconomic climateNumber of citizens without health insurance11,242 calls for service in 2011 (4.7%
increase YTD in 2012)
SVFD Response to Economic Climate5% Reduction in 2012 BudgetNo pay increases for personnel in 2012
INCREASING DEMAND FOR SERVICES BASED ON THE AGING POPULATION
Courtesy of Spokane’s Community Indicators Initiative – www.spokanetrends.org
INCREASING DEMAND FOR SERVICES FOR THE UNINSURED
Courtesy of Spokane’s Community Indicators Initiative – www.spokanetrends.org
2010 Replaced rescue truck, implemented Water Rescue Program, constructed Greenacres Fire Station
2011 Replaced phone system, replaced mobile data computers (partial grant funding), construction begins on new Administration Building
2012 Opened new Administration Building, construction on Fire Station 6, replacing Class A Pumper
ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2010-2012
REPLACEMENT MAINTENANCE & OPERATION (M & O) LEVY
The current M & O revenues make up 53% of our operating revenues
The Department will request a replacement M & O Levy for 2013 – 2015 on the August 7, 2012 Primary Election Ballot
M & O Levy based on a 2% reduction in assessed
value and a 4% CPI per year for 2013 – 2015 $16,400,000
This is the same amount collected for 2012
No increase in taxes for 2013 - 2015
DEPARTMENT STATIONS WITH AND WITHOUT
REVENUES FROM M & O LEVY
# OF STATIONS WITH CURRENT REVENUES FROM LEVY
# OF STATIONS WITHOUT REVENUES FROM LEVY
DEPARTMENT STAFFING WITH AND WITHOUT M & O LEVY REVENUES
Staffing Without M & O Levy Revenues – 76 Administrative Chief Officer
– 2 Administrative Support – 3 Maintenance – 1 Information Services – 1 Fire Prevention/Fire
Investigation – 2 Training Division – 1 Emergency Medical
Services Division – 0 Operations Division – 66
Current Staffing With M & O Levy Revenues – 180 Administrative Chief Officers
- 3 Administrative Support – 9 Maintenance – 3 Information Services – 3 Fire Prevention/Fire
Investigation – 8 Training Division – 4 Emergency Medical Services
Division – 1 Operations Division – 149
DEPARTMENT SERVICES/PROGRAMS WITH CURRENT REVENUES FROM M & O LEVY
4557 ALS (Paramedic) Incidents in 2011
Washington Survey and Rating Bureau Class 3 (rating given to fire departments to determine insurance rates for business and residential)
Internationally Accredited by Center For Public Safety Excellence in August of 2011
2011 ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (ALS) INCIDENTS IN 2011
DEPARTMENT SERVICES/PROGRAMS WITHOUT CURRENT REVENUES FROM M &
O LEVY
No Paramedic Services available from the Spokane Valley Fire Department in 2013, 2014, 2015
Washington Survey and Rating Bureau would change from a Class 3 to a Class 5 or 6 causing an increase in business and residential insurance rates.
SVFD would not be able to stay Internationally Accredited
QUESTIONS?
The Spokane Valley Fire Department prepares for and responds to emergencies protecting people, property, and the environment through a progressive and responsible approach to planning, education and hazard prevention with a professionally trained, dedicated, and compassionate workforce.
PROTECTING AND SERVING OUR COMMUNITY
We are the Spokane Valley Fire Department.