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Marion County debates fire-rescue assessment increase; board asks staff to prepare initial resolution
Summary
County staff presented scenarios for raising the fire-rescue assessment to fund personnel and capital. Commissioners discussed a phased approach and a five-year average rate; the board directed staff to prepare the initial assessment resolution reflecting the five-year average and to maintain flexibility for budget deliberations.
Marion County leaders on May 6, 2025, heard a multi-scenario presentation on proposed changes to the county's fire-rescue assessment and gave staff direction to prepare the initial assessment resolution ahead of a June deadline.
Fire Chief James Banta presented seven scenarios to the board analyzing staffing, capital purchases and fund-balance targets. The county's current residential assessment was shown as about $199.91. Scenarios included a one-year “budget-neutral” adjustment to $237 per household with later…
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