Fire District 10 Proposition 1: annex into Shoreline Fire Regional Fire Authority

Official plain English statement

Snohomish County Fire Protection District No. 10 currently receives fire protection and emergency medical services under a contract with the City of Bothell. Bothell is seeking annexation to the Shoreline Fire Department Regional Fire Authority. The Fire District Board of Commissioners has determined that it would be in the best interest of the taxpayers to also seek annexation into the Shoreline Fire Department Regional Fire Authority. The terms and conditions of the annexation are outlined in the Shoreline RFA Fire Department Regional Fire Authority Plan amendment that can be found online at Shoreline Fire Department. The Plan amendment does not provide District residents with representation on the Governing Board. The Plan amendment estimates a tax rate of $.45 per thousand to be assessed in 2027 for collection in 2028 which will replace the District's regular tax levy rate (currently approximately $.90) and the imposition of a fire benefit service charge that will be calculated in 2028 based on the formula set forth in the RFA Plan. The Board of Commissioners have determined that approval of this proposition would allow the District to maintain or improve current levels of fire protection and emergency medical services within the District.