LARKSPUR
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
Progression | Dedication | Sacrifice
Potential Ballot Information
The Larkspur Fire Protection District Board of Directors has voted to place a mill levy increase and a bond issue question on the November ballot. (press release).
One would increase property taxes by 3.97 mills starting next year, and the second would allow the district to issue $4.5 million in bonds to fund capital improvements. “Costs are going up and property tax revenues are either flat or declining,” said Board President Rodger Greer, “so we’ll be asking the community to invest in our collective public safety by approving these ballot measures."
Election Information (potential ballot question)
To fund the initiatives identified in the district's 5-year strategic plan, your elected board of directors has decide to place two questions on this November's ballot. This page is here to provide you with information about the process, why it is being done, and the estimated costs to you.
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
Information Technology
IT is a rapidly evolving landscape in the fire service. Challenges include infastructure, cypersecurity, and operational systems.
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