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2013-2015 Maintenance & Operation Levy information

2013-2015 Maintenance & 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 population Economic climate

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2013-2015 Maintenance & Operation Levy information

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  1. 2013-2015Maintenance&Operation Levy information

    Presented By Spokane Valley Fire Department
  2. Increasing Demand for Service We are projecting our demand for services will continue to grow due to: Aging of the general population Economic climate Number of citizens without health insurance 11,242 calls for service in 2011 (4.7% increase YTD in 2012) SVFD Response to Economic Climate 5% Reduction in 2012 Budget No pay increases for personnel in 2012
  3. Increasing Demand for Services based on the aging population Courtesy of Spokane’s Community Indicators Initiative – www.spokanetrends.org
  4. Increasing Demand for Services for the uninsured Courtesy of Spokane’s Community Indicators Initiative – www.spokanetrends.org
  5. ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2010-2012 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
  6. 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
  7. Department Stations with and without Revenues from M & o levy
  8. # of Stations With current revenues from Levy
  9. # of Stations Without Revenues from levy
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 2011 Advanced Life Support (ALS) Incidents in 2011
  13. 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
  14. Questions?
  15. 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
  16. We are the Spokane Valley Fire Department.
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