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Commission sets potential cap to 6 mills for Consolidated Fire District No. 1; staff to refine plan before final adoption
Summary
The commission authorized staff to notify the county clerk that Consolidated Fire District No. 1 may exceed its revenue‑neutral rate, setting a potential cap of 6 mills and scheduling the public hearing for Aug. 27; commissioners and staff said more planning is needed to implement consultant recommendations.
The Board of Douglas County Commissioners voted to authorize staff to notify the county clerk that Consolidated Fire District No. 1 (CFD 1) may adopt up to a 6‑mill levy for 2026 and established Aug. 27 as the hearing date for the revenue‑neutral and budget hearings.
County staff and commissioners discussed a recently received consulting report on CFD 1 needs, including personnel, vehicle replacement and station service levels. Staff said the district was established under a consolidation agreement and that the district has been operating under a 5.5‑mill levy as the organization stood up. Officials…
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