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Kootenai County Fire & Rescue presents two‑year temporary levy to Post Falls council; impact estimated at $37.77 per $100,000 assessed value
Summary
KCFR Chief Pete Holly briefed council on a proposed two‑year temporary levy override on the ballot to address rising call volumes and inflationary pressures; he said staffing and equipment needs drive the proposal and that it sunsets in 2028.
Chief Pete Holly of KCFR told the council that increased call volume and rising costs have created a funding gap the district proposes to fill with a two‑year temporary levy on the ballot. Holly said KCFR serves roughly 70,000 residents within its district, that call volume has risen from roughly 4,000 calls about a decade ago to about 9,500 calls last year, and that the district is operating under a 3% legislative levy cap that does not track inflation.
Holly explained the temporary override is a two‑year bridge designed to support frontline operations and to be accountable to voters: he said the levy would sunset in 2028 and the district would provide transparency and quarterly updates. He presented a cost example for property owners: "for every $100,000 in assessed value, it's a $37.77 impact," which the district estimates to be about $12–$16 per month for the average Post Falls homeowner. He emphasized the levy does not instruct voters how to vote but urges informed participation.
Councilors asked few questions. Holly said the district is not campaigning on the city dais and encouraged residents to review the district’s Q&A and contact KCFR with questions. No action was required by council on the informational presentation.
