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CITY OF BREMERTON 5H
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Study Session Date: July 10, 2019
Resolution No. 3319 placing the Continuation COUNCIL MEETING Date: July 17, 2019
of the Emergency Medical Care & Service Department: Fire
Tax Levy for a Six-Year period on the Presenter: Pat McGanney
November 5, 2019 General Election Ballot Phone: (360) 473-5382
SUMMARY: The Bremerton Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Care to the citizens of
Bremerton. The "Rescue One" program is funded through a property tax of$.50 or less per thousand
of assessed valuation. This property tax has to be renewed every 6 years. This is not a new tax, but
a continuation, otherwise the funding stops.
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution No. 3319
FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): This property tax generates approximately $1.3
million dollars. Failure to pass the levy would jeopardize the paramedic program.
STUDY SESSION AGENDA: ❑x Limited Presentation ❑ Full Presentation
STUDY SESSION ACTION: E Consent Agenda ❑ General Business ❑ Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to approve Resolution No. 3319 placing the Continuation of the Emergency Medical Care &
Service Tax Levy for a Six-Year period on the November 5, 2019 General Election Ballot
COUNCIL ACTION:r Approve ❑ Deny ❑ Table ❑ Continue ❑ No Action
Form Updated 01/02/2018