Rock Community Fire District Asking for $10 Million Bond Issue
Money from the April 2013 bond issue would be used to refinance existing debt, build a new firehouse and pay for two new firetrucks and equipment.
Voters heading to the polls in April will be deciding on a $10 million bond issue for the Rock Community Fire Protection District. If approved, it would cost taxpayers between 9 and 10 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. On a $100,000 home, it would mean an additional $18 a year. On a $1 million commercial building, it would cost an extra $304 a year. "It's the first bond issue we've ever asked for," said Chief Jim Allred. "It's strictly for capital improvement projects." About $6 million of the bond issue would be used to refinance existing debt for previous building projects, Allred said. In 2005, voters approved a 1/2-cent sales tax for the district and lowered property taxes by 22.5 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. "Since then, …
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Lindsay Toler
4:49 pm on Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Chief Allred, I just wanted to thank you for answering all our questions and being so accessible here! Thanks for the information. -LT more ›