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Board schedules public hearing on creating Mangum Fire Protection Service District after volunteer department cites funding shortfall
Summary
Staff proposed creation of the Mangum Fire Protection Service District and scheduled the required public hearing under N.C. Gen. Stat. §153A-320(c) after Moriah Volunteer Fire & Rescue said it can no longer provide services without revenue; the Board will consider comments before deciding whether to create the district.
Durham County staff requested that the Board conduct a public hearing required by North Carolina General Statute §153A-320(c) on creating the Mangum Fire Protection Service District.
The proposal, presented by Mark Lockhart, Director of the Office of Emergency Services, says the area has historically been served by Moriah Volunteer Fire and Rescue without county-provided revenue and that the department is no longer able to provide services to the area without funding to cover response costs. Materials include background, a report on the proposed district, FAQs and a draft resolution for the Board’s consideration.
Why it matters: Creation of a fire-protection service district typically authorizes a local governing body to levy fees or assessments within a defined geographic area to finance emergency response services. The decision will affect residents in the proposed district, service levels, and how response costs are funded.
Context and next steps: The County Manager recommended the Board conduct the public hearing and, if appropriate after public comment, create the Mangum Fire Protection Service District pursuant to the statute. The agenda lists the required notices and background documents; the public hearing is scheduled as part of the work session process.
