King County Local Voters Pamphlet
September 18, 2001 Primary and Special Elections Fire Protection District No. 20 - Proposition No. 1
PROPOSITION NO. 1 The Board of Fire Commissioners of King County Fire Protection District No. 20, King County, Washington, adopted Resolution No. 01 06 229 concerning restoring the regular property tax levy to $1.50 per $1000. This proposition would authorize the District to restore its regular property tax levy for 2002, subject to otherwise applicable statutory limitations. Should this proposition be approved? LEVY, YES __ LEVY, NO __
State law limits the regular fire district property tax levy to a maximum rate of $1.50/$1,000 of assessed value (AV). The rate in 2001 is $1.38592. The proposition will authorize the levy rate to be restored to the statutory maximum for assessments to be made in 2001 and collected in 2002, subject to otherwise applicable statutory limitations. This is a reauthorization of the district's current funding. The number of fire and medical aid calls for the district has increased by 47 percent since 1990. In addition, the district is implementing improved fire fighter safety, consistent with state and federal mandates. The 11 1/2 cents per $1,000 will provide funds for additional personnel, training and equipment upgrades. The 11 1/2 cents per $1,000 of assessed value amounts to $20.13 or $1.67 per month for a $175,000 home. This reauthorization of the district's current funding will enable the district to maintain a safe working environment and timely response times for fire and emergency medical calls.
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Updated: September 2, 2001
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