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nri <br /> EORD , <br /> CF Ca Z.LISSIC :,-72S <br /> Aeition Ager.,.-2a <br /> ef .) <br /> ITE2,1 iThC <br /> r.777777,7,7.3 DATE April 20, 1982 <br /> Subject.: Proposed Damascus Fire District <br /> Emergency Services yes J Public El= 7-ing: <br /> Attachnt(s) : information Contact: Bobby Baker <br /> 732-8181, ext. 501 <br /> Yes,Resolution Phone Dhrrher: <br /> PL7,..POSE: To consider calling a special election on the question of creating <br /> the fire district. <br /> NEED: On April 5, 1982, the Board accepted a petition fin residents and <br /> agreed to call a referendum on the fire tax. It was thought that <br /> the referendum could be held with the 1982 Primary Election. However, <br /> it is now know that the Primary will occur too late. Specifically, <br /> the outcome of the referendum together with cost estimates for fire <br /> service would have to be known prior to June 22, 1982, so that a <br /> budget and fire tax rate could be adopted within the prescribed time <br /> limit. <br /> 7wmA.Cm: <br /> Since the number of persons voting on the fire tax would be small, expense <br /> of holding the election would be minimal. <br /> REMEENDATION: <br /> 1. Approve the attached Resolution; <br /> 2. appoint three to five interim trustees who could recommend methods <br /> of providing the fire protection and a budget. <br />