FA reported last week that the Fox River and Countryside (IL) Fire/Rescue District was looking to borrow $13 million for new equipment and an additional station. Now, dailyherald.com is reporting that unofficial results show voters approved the measure.
However, official results won’t be in until July 12.
If the results hold, the funds will be used to provide debt relief, purchase new vehicles and equipment, and fund a third fire station in St. Charles Township.
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The third station, at a cost of $5 million with construction beginning in 2025, could improve response times by three minutes, which would be a boon as the district’s call volume is up 51% over the last 10 years, FA reported.
Another $5 million of the funds would go toward new vehicles and equipment, as the district currently has no reserve engine. The remaining $3 million would be used to pay off the debt from the construction of the other two stations.
The $13 million equates to $37.84 of additional property taxes for every $100,000 of assessed property value, which will remain in place for 10 years.