capital needs assessment
and
impact fees
As our community grows, so does the demand for emergency services. To ensure we can continue providing fast, reliable fire and emergency medical response, we conduct a Capital Needs Assessment to evaluate our current resources and determine what’s needed for the future—such as additional fire stations, emergency vehicles, or updated equipment.
What Are Impact Fees?
Impact fees are one-time fees paid by new development projects—such as new homes or businesses—to help fund the increased demand for emergency services that comes with community growth. These fees do not apply to existing residents or businesses. Instead, they ensure that new growth contributes to the services it requires, rather than placing the full financial burden on current taxpayers.
How Do Impact Fees Benefit Current Taxpayers?
While additional funding from taxpayers may still be needed over time, impact fees help alleviate the financial burden by ensuring that new developments pay their fair share toward the fire stations, vehicles, and equipment required to serve them. This reduces the amount that must be covered solely by property taxes or levies, helping to balance the cost of maintaining and expanding emergency services.
Our goal is to keep our community safe, prepared, and financially responsible as it continues to grow.
If you have any questions about impact fees or our Capital Needs Assessment, please contact us, we’re here to help educate our community on its future growth!
View our entire Capital Needs Assessment by clicking below: