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Jasper County moves to consolidate rural fire districts, proposes contract with Hardyville
Summary
County staff proposed consolidating several rural fire-taxing districts into a single Jasper County rural fire protection district and discussed novating a Cherry Point USDA bond across the new district while negotiating a service contract with the city of Hardyville.
Jasper County staff told council they are seeking second reading tonight on an ordinance that would consolidate five existing rural fire taxing entities into a single Jasper County rural fire protection district covering the county's unincorporated areas. Lawrence Flynn, who led the presentation, said the consolidation is timed to match the county's July 1 fiscal year so the new district can levy a uniform tax rate going forward.
"We are prepared to give second reading on the plan for consolidation this evening," Flynn told council, adding the county wants a clear, single tax base for unincorporated fire service. He said the consolidation would fold the Cherry Point, Levy, Vicinity and other FSAs…
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