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n <br />Outcomes <br />• Improved Fire Insurance Ratings for 112 homeowners. <br />• Improved response times for all residents of the New Greater Chapel Hill Fire <br />Service Districts. <br />• Higher Fire District tax rates for everyone. <br />Actions needed to create three (3) new Fire Service Districts <br />• Approval by the Orange County Board of Commissioners following the procedure <br />outlined in Attachment N, including scheduling a Public Hearing. <br />• Approval by the Carrboro Board of Aldermen. <br />• Approval by the Chapel Hill Town Council. <br />• Approval by the North Chatham Fire Department Board of Directors. <br />• Approval by the State Fire Marshal's Office. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact to the County, but there is a financial impact <br />on all property owners with higher Fire District Taxes. <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board consider the <br />establishment of three (3) New Fire Service Districts and provide direction to staff regarding <br />action to establish the three (3) New Fire Service Districts. <br />