Referred To The People By The District Board

Ten-Year Local Option Tax For Capital Projects

Question: Shall Turner FD impose $.49 per $1,000 of assessed value for ten years beginning 2005-06 to finance capital improvements? This measure may cause property taxes to increase more than three percent.

Summary: The District has determined it has need for capital improvements including; selfcontained breathing apparatus and refill station; structural fire fighting apparel; radio communications equipment; rescue/extrication equipment, upgrading and/or replacing fire apparatus and/or equipment; replacing an ambulance and advanced life support equipment; as well as performing basic and necessary improvements to the existing fire station. The funds would allow the District to replace old, outdated equipment, apparatus and apparel.

This measure would allow the District to come into compliance with state and federal safety requirements.