As the need for public safety grows in the community,
so does fire protection. With this in mind, the Nixa Fire District Board of
Directors has approved a November 4 General Obligation Bond Issue for two
projects. The approval of the Bond Issue would allow the Nixa
Fire Protection District to access funds needed to build a fire station and
purchase a new ladder truck.
Legal Bond Ordinance
Facts and information concerning the bond
Why does the Nixa Fire District need the bond now
and what is the cost?
- In 2003 voters
approved a levy increase to $.75 cents. With voluntary rollbacks from the fire
district and Missouri tax law, the current rate is only $.65 cents on $100 of assessed
value.
- This bond will
recover only $.08 cents of the $.10 cents approved by voters back in 2003.
- Call volume has increased by 51% over the last 10 years.
- The bond (tax) collection will not start until the end of 2015.
- The bonds will collect $2.575 million, paid back over 10 years.
- For residential property taxes:
- The increase for a $100,000 home will be $15.20/Yr. or $1.27/month.
- The increase for a $200,000 home will be $30.40/Yr. or $2.53/month.
Why does the Nixa Fire District need another fire
station?
- There has not been a new fire station built since 2001.
- There has been a 56% growth in population in the last 10 years.
- This bond will fund the station construction on land already owned by the fire district.
- The location of the new station will reduce response time in the northern area of the fire
district.
- With the planned growth in the central part of Nixa. This station will increase the availability
of firefighters at the Main Street fire station.
Why does the Nixa Fire District need a modernized ladder truck?
- This truck will be custom-made to the specific requirements of the Nixa Fire District and the
citizens we protect.
- This ladder truck will be designed for response in nearly 100% of the fire district,
improving coverage.
- This ladder truck will provide sufficient ground ladders for life safety and rescue,
improving capability.
- This ladder truck will assist in maintaining the current ISO insurance ratings, adding
value to the Nixa community and the Nixa Fire District.