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Council adopts East Lake Fire Protection Territory ordinance
Summary
The New Chicago Town Council adopted an ordinance creating the East Lake Fire Protection Territory, establishing a uniform tax rate and two funds to support service across Lake Station and New Chicago; council approved the measure by voice vote March 18.
The Town Council of New Chicago voted to adopt an ordinance establishing the East Lake Fire Protection Territory, an interlocal arrangement with the city of Lake Station to provide coordinated fire protection services.
The ordinance incorporates an interlocal cooperation agreement and creates two funds — the East Lake Fire Protection Territory General Fund and an Equipment Replacement Fund — to pay for operations and territory-wide equipment purchases. The text on the record cites Indiana Code 36-8-19 for authority to form fire protection territories and specifies that the city of Lake Station will act as the provider unit while both municipalities will be participating units.
Council took a motion, seconded it and approved the ordinance by voice vote. After the vote the clerk requested circulation of the original signed ordinance for signatures. The ordinance record on the floor includes an effective clause stating it takes effect upon adoption and required publication.
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