LARKSPUR
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
Progression | Dedication | Sacrifice
Election Information (potential ballot question)
To fund the initiatives identified in the district's 5-year strategic plan, your elected board of directors is considering placing a tax question, perhaps two questions, on this November's ballot. No decision has been made but this page is here to provide you with information about the process, why it is being considered, and the estimated costs to you. At this time the board has been considering a mill levy increase or a mill levy increase combined with a bond issue to fund capital improvements. We want your feedback!. Please use the survey below to provide it and attend a board meeting in the coming months.
Estimate your monthly property tax increase under the two proposals being considered.
What is the plan?
What will you get in return?
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Maintain two fully staffed stations capable of responding to calls independently.
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Experienced staff retention.
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Well trained fire and EMS providers.
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Professionally Credentialed Fire District.
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Acquisition of quality reliable vehicles, equipment.
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Promoting insurability of your property.
The staffing should provide better coverage to lower response times. Increase the number of firefighters available for calls, increasing public safety.
Staffing
As our vehicles, equipment, and facilities age, it is necessary to plan the acquisition of replacements and retire the aging fleet.
Capital Aquisition
A professional third-party assessment of the organization to ensure we are providing the best service for our community. This will promote insurability and improve the services provided the citizens depending on us.
Professional Accreditation
Developing a skills training facility that will increase the ongoing training of firefighters. Improving the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the responding firefighter. This investment will create a revenue stream from outside agency use, allowing payoff of this project faster
Training
IT is a rapidly evolving landscape in the fire service. Challenges include infastructure, cypersecurity, and operational systems.
Information Technology
LFPD is currently experiencing a period of financial stability. However, the comprehensive analysis of future needs identified in this strategic plan reveals significant financial challenges on the horizon.
Revenue Stability
