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Marengo chief urges consolidation with Union to shore up staffing; committee reappoints two rescue-squad incumbents
Summary
Marengo fire and rescue leaders told the committee consolidation with Union Fire Protection District would not change tax levy rates but could improve staffing consistency and ISO ratings; the committee unanimously approved retaining two incumbent rescue-squad appointees.
Marengo fire and rescue officials told the McHenry County Law and Government/Liquor Committee that consolidation among three local taxing districts would not raise the tax levy but could improve staffing, initial response and insurance ratings.
Chief John, appearing for Marengo, said the three separate taxing districts (Marengo Fire Protection District, Marengo Rescue Squad District and Union Fire Protection District) currently operate at the same levy rate; consolidation, he…
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