Ballot Measure Could Defund the Pflugerville Fire Department Prop A Would Decrease Budget For Travis County ESD No. 2/Pflugerville Fire Department
What is Prop A? This November, TCESD 2/Pflugerville Fire Department Prop A will be on the ballot. This ballot measure asks voters whether they are FOR or AGAINST defunding the Pflugerville Fire Department, by decreasing the sales tax funding the fire department receives. If Prop A passes, it would reduce the fire department budget by about $17 million, or approximately 40% of its annual budget. “A 40% budget reduction would have a significant impact on the department’s ability to provide fire protection and other emergency services at the level it currently provides,” said Rico Reyes, President of the fire department’s Board of Commissioners. Prop A would defund the fire department. It would not provide new or better ambulance services. Potential Impact Of Budget Cuts For Emergency Services Firefighter Layoffs A $17 million revenue loss would not allow the fire department to cover its largest current expense: firefighters. If Prop A passes, it is projected that the department would need to eliminate over 130 positions, including laying off over 80 firefighters. l 79 Old Settlers Park At Palm Valley 79 Forest Creek Golf Club Forest Creek Homeowners Association The Golf Club At Star Ranch HUTTO
Longer response times Fire stations are planned and built strategically with the goal of responding quickly through all parts of the District. If Prop A passes and stations close, projections show that 9-1-1 response times could increase from under 10 minutes (currently) to more than double that time in certain areas. Rising insurance costs If Prop A passes, the fire department’s Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating could go from 1 (the best rating) to 10 (the worst rating) in some areas. This could lead to property insurance companies increasing residential and commercial premiums as much as 50%. “The fire department has served this community for almost 70 years,” said Nick Perkins, Fire Chief. “I recommend registered voters of the District learn the facts before voting on Prop A and to send an email to info@pflugervillefire.org if they have any questions.” Who is Travis County Emergency Services District No. 2? Also known as the Pflugerville Fire Department TCESD 2 is committed to the preservation of life and property, in that order. We respond to incidents within our District involving: emergency medical services (EMS), fires, hazardous materials, water rescues, confined space rescues, building collapses, transportation accidents, unsafe conditions, and public assistance. NORMAN 166 95 RICES CROSSING
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Station Closures Without firefighters to staff fire stations, the fire department would need to close several fire stations. If Prop A passes, these stations would potentially close: • Fire station 3 off of Kelly Ln • Fire station 4 off of Pflugerville Parkway • Fire station 6 off of Weiss Lane 35 Austin Executive Airport
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