Shoreline Fire ballot measures topic of April 14 RBCA meeting

The Shoreline Fire Department is proposing two ballot measures for the upcoming election on August 4.

Voters will be asked to approve a fire benefit charge (FBC) and a capital bond. The FBC will be to diversify revenues and balance them between the property tax levy and the FBC. Around 70% of homeowners will pay less in overall taxes with the FBC because it increases the amount that commercial businesses pay.

The capital bond will be to replace the 20-year one that ends next year. Shoreline Fire is asking for a 10-year $9.5 million bond with an impact of about $.16/$1,000 of value. The current bond is around $.18/$1,000, so this will be less than taxpayers are paying now.

Come to the next Richmond Beach Community Association meeting to learn the details of what is being proposed and get all your questions answered by Fire Chief Matt Cowan.

The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, in the lower level of the Richmond Beach Congregational Church located at 1512 NW 195th Street.

Show up early at 7:00pm to mingle with neighbors and enjoy complimentary coffee, tea and cookies before the meeting start time of 7:30pm. 

Residents from all neighborhoods are welcome!