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North Bend pushes fire/EMS funding to voters; Miami Township and county services update reported
Summary
Council reminded residents that a 2‑mill fire and EMS levy was on the May 6 ballot; officials said the village signed a new agreement with Miami Township for fire and EMS coverage and described the expected funding gap the levy is intended to cover.
The Village of North Bend council reminded residents that a proposed 2‑mill fire and emergency medical services levy would appear on the May 6 ballot and discussed the villageagreement with Miami Township for fire and EMS coverage.
Mayor Doug Mann told the council the levy is intended to cover increased costs in the multi‑year service agreement with Miami Township Fire Department. He said past agreements had kept payments level for five years while personnel and operating costs have risen annually; the levy is designed to help cover those higher costs for the next five years if approved.
The council held brief discussion about outreach and noted mailers and informational efforts; one council member reported limited attendance at an estimate meeting and urged residents to review mailed materials. The mayor reiterated that the levy is new (an additional levy rather than a renewal or replacement) and stressed the villageneed for stable funding to pay contractual obligations for fire and EMS.
Miami Township staff reported eight EMS runs in North Bend for the month and other call activity, and fire staff described a barn/garage fire on March 7 that required mutual aid. Council also discussed broader state legislative activity related to local revenue sources (for example, proposals affecting renewal vs. replacement levies and revenue from dispensary excise taxes) and said mayoral organizations and county groups are monitoring those proposals.
Why it matters: the levy, if approved by voters, will directly affect village property tax bills and the villageability to fund contracted fire and EMS coverage. Council emphasized local outreach ahead of the May 6 election.
