Proposed Ballot Measure 24-512
Aumsville Fire District Local Option Levy
From all of us here at Aumsville Fire District, we want to say a sincere thank you to the Aumsville voters for passing our fire levy and allowing us to continue to support our district and our volunteers. We couldn't do what we do without your support.
The Aumsville Fire District provides emergency response and fire protection services to the community. In the upcoming election, voters have the opportunity to consider a measure, which if passed would authorize a local option levy.
If passed, the proposed levy would fund current operations, completion of station repairs, and maintenance of lifesaving equipment.
The measure would authorize property taxes in the amount of $0.44 per $1000 of assessed property value. The owner of an average home assessed at $400,000 would pay $14.67 per month or $176 per year for a period of 5 years. The property tax would raise approximately $1.6 million over the 5-year period.
In 2014, Aumsville voters passed a bond measure, which allowed the district to replace aging apparatus. These vehicles remain in good condition and continue to be used for emergency response, including regional wildland fire assistance. The revenue from these deployments has contributed to the district’s funding. This levy expires December 2025.
Facility repairs have become a growing challenge. The main station was built in 1974, with additions in 2000, and the Shaw station was built in 1982, with updates in 1994. No major renovations have occurred since. As infrastructure ages, maintaining safe and functional fire stations becomes increasingly costly due to rising labor and material costs.
Aumsville Fire District operates as an independent fire district and is funded primarily through property taxes. It is governed by an elected board, separate from the City of Aumsville.
What the Proposed Measure Would Fund:
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Station Maintenance & Repairs: The district’s facilities would be updated to ensure continued emergency response readiness.
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Equipment Maintenance: Apparatus, rescue tools, and protective gear would be maintained and replaced due to wear and tear.
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Emergency Response Services: The district would continue to provide fire protection and emergency medical services at the current level.
Levy Details:
The proposed measure would fund the above operating costs by authorizing a property tax of $0.44 per $1,000 of assessed property value.
Fiscal Year Estimated Yearly Total
2025-26 $303,402
2026-27 $312,133
2027-28 $321,497
2028-29 $331,142
2029-30 $341,076
Total: $1,609,250
The estimated revenue for this measure is an estimate only based on the best information available from the county assessor at the time of the estimate.
What Happens If the Measure Does Not Pass?:
If the measure does not pass, the projected operating expenses would not be funded as planned and property taxes would not be increased.
Public Information & Meetings:
Aumsville Fire District will hold two open houses at the main station before the May election to provide information about the levy.
Community members can also contact the district office at (503) 749-2894 or email Chief Rob Garrison at rgarrison@aumsvillefire.org for more details or to arrange a station tour.
The Board of Directors meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM, and the public is encouraged to attend.