Comms / FSA Presentation Sept 14, 2009

Dennis Brodigan, Director, Emergency Services, MSB

At the September, 2009 WACO meeting Mr. Brodigan discussed the condition of our Fire Service Area. His handout is reproduced below (click image for a larger view).

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Population & Area served
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Size of Willow department
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Recent Statistice
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Costs per Call
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Budget/Forecast
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Replacement Schedule

Summary

  • Expenses exceed Revenue
  • No reserve to fund equipment replacement
  • Service cannot run a deficit
  • Action now to prevent service reduction within 2.5 years

Options—

  1. Increase FSA mill rate
    • Requires voter approval
    • Maintain service (higher cost)
    • Higher cost to residents?
  2. Reduce services
    • May increase resident insurance costs
    • Reduced services (higher cost)
  3. Obtain other funding
    • Uncertain at present

Communications Committee
Sue Morgan, Secretary, WACO
Phone: 1784 Email: sec@waco-ak.org
Claire Fitzgaireld

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