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Fire Districtsm continued ]n FY 2008-09, the department purchased a used tanker for Station #2 instead of a new one to help with cost cutting, so the station could be rated with the Department of Insurance to lower insurance premiums for the taxpayers in the northern part of the district, and purchased 800 MHz radios with their capital reserve funds. Little River Fire District $166)939 • The tax rate for this district is recommended to remain at the effective tax rate of 4.05 cents for FY 2009--10. • In FY 2008-09, the department purchased a new 2000 gallon tanker, six sets of turnout gear, purchased extrication equipment, remodeled and repaired office area and bathrooms, a suction unit for First Responder calls, purchased six pagers, a gas monitor, and self contained breathing apparatus. • In FY 2009--10, the department plans to purchase a repeater for Soo radio system, replace aged self contained breathing apparatus, and purchase fire hoses. • The department's five-year plan includes replacing all self contained breathing apparatus to meet new standards, and analyze the feasibility of full-time staff, investigate the feasibility of building a second fire station and replacement of a mini pumper. New Hope Fire District $320,467 0 The tax rate for this district is recommended to remain at the effective tax rate of 5.70 cents for FY 2009-10. A In FY 2008-09, the department continued to increase the number of fully-certified firefighters, paid staff overtime and volunteer policies now in compliance with Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, and all shifts are now covered with 2 paid staff to ensure adequate response for ISO rating. 0 In FY 2009-10, the plans to meet requirements for removal of ISO probation, apply for re-- evaluation for improved ISO rating from a current 9S rating to an 8 or 7, thus reducing homeowners' insurance premiums, and add formal volunteer shifts to the existing paid shift schedule. 0 The department's five-year plan includes request ISO re-evaluation with the target of reducing from an 8 (if achieved) to a 7, station consolidation — reducing from 2 stations to 1 new station, and develop new strategies to recruit and retain firefighters within the County. Orange Grove Fire District $271,845 0 The tax rate for this district is recommended to remain at the effective tax rate of 3.58 cents for FY 200910, as well as an appropriation of $5,000 from their available fund balance to begin lifecycle replacement of turnout gear at four sets per year. 0 In FY 200809, the department implemented a call response travel reimbursement program for firefighters, hired a CFA firm to conduct an audit of finances and received a clean report, ordered a 2000 gallon tanker to replace a 25 year old 1250 gallon tanker with expected arrival in October 2009, and 13 members became recertified in medical response. 0 In 1=Y 2009-10, the department plans to continue to recruit members, prepare for a rating evaluation from the State Fire Marshal with the goal of improving the current ISO rating, 193