Fire Bond proposal placed on November ballot

Fire Bond proposal placed on November ballot

As part of the November 3, 2009, general election ballot, City of Spokane voters will be asked to consider a $33 million Fire Bond to pay for a number of Fire Department needs.

The Spokane City Council unanimously approved adding the Fire Bond to the November ballot at its Aug. 3, 2009, meeting.

The bond would be used to pay the costs to acquire new and improve existing firefighting and lifesaving apparatus, vehicles, and equipment; construct new and renovate fire stations and facilities; modernize Fire Department technology and data/communications systems and equipment, and acquire land for future fire stations and facilities.

If approved, the Fire Bond would be paid off over 10 years through an assessment on property. The cost to property owners would be about 27 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation, or about $27 a year on a $100,000 property.
The last Fire Bond, approved in 1999, will be paid off in 2009.

More Information:
2009 Fire Bond Frequently Asked Questions
2009 Fire Bond Presentation to Council
2009 Fire Bond Council Approval Form