1. Camano Island Fire and Rescue
2017 Budget Workshop
Camano Island Fire and Rescue
October 10, 2016

2. Proposed Budget Time Table – 2016
Aug. Budget managers develop proposed budgets
Sept. Review of Proposed Budgets Preparation of Draft Budget
Oct. 10 Initial Budget Presentation
Oct. 24 Public Hearing (St 5)
Nov. 14 Final Presentation Approval by Resolution
Nov. 30 Budget Submittal to Island County

3. 2017 Budget Strategic Priorities
Maintain sustainable budget based on current and predicted future revenue.
Develop partnership opportunities with other agencies / organizations that may reduce operating costs.
Implement Strategic Plan.

4. Revenue Summary
The Island County Assessor’s Office has provided preliminary 2016 assessed values, new construction, and refund figures that have been included in the draft budget.
Assessed values have risen by approximately 7.89%
The District will continue to receive our 1% legislative increase.
The BOFC set aside $250,000 from 2015 carryover to fund contractual wage increases ($131,000 in 2017)
The BOFC set aside $25,000 for payroll liability.
Transport revenue has remained static, slightly less revenue is anticipated for the 2017 budget.

5. Current Fire Levy Rate
Fire – Permanent Levy Approved at $1.25 per $1,000 Assessed Valuation
Current Levy Rate is $1.17 per $1,000 A.V.
Projected to be $1.10 in 2017
Assuming 3% growth in 2018 AV the rate will be $1.08

6. Current EMS Levy Rate
EMS – 6 year levy approved $0.50 per $1,000 Assessed Valuation
Renewed at $0.50 per $1,000 A.V. for 2016
Projected to be $0.47 for 2017

7. 2017 Projected Fire Levy Revenues
Statutory Limit: 2016 Revenue $ $3,278, % $32,784 $ 3,311,149 Projected New Construction: $ 35,879 Projected Total: $3,347,028

8. 2017 Projected EMSLevy Revenues
Statutory Limit: 2016 Revenue $ $1,494, % $14,941 $ 1,509,045 Projected New Construction: $ 15,508 Projected Total: $1,524,553

9. Revenue Sources 2016 2017 Beginning Balance $54,000 $300,000
Beginning Balance $54,000 $300,000
Fire Levy $ 3,278,365* $3,311,149*
EMS Levy $ 1,494,104* $1,509,045*
Other Tax Revenue $2,000 $0
Charges for Service $591,660 $532,900
Investment Interest $26,222 $22,822
Non-Revenue $18,700 $19,000
Other Revenue $2,035 $2,035
From Reserves $165,000 $0
= $5,728,861 $5,730,252
*Does not include new construction

10. 2017 Proposed Capital Projects
Using carryover funds from 2015, the BOFC allocated $196,000 to purchase needed Capital Items.
Heat pump, furnaces at St 2
Paint Admin building
Replace generator at St 5
Ambulance gurneys (2)
LifePak 15
PPE Replacement (Additional allocation)
Shop/Training Vehicle (on hold)

11. 2017 Proposed Capital Projects
Bay doors at St 2 and St 5

12. Apparatus Replacement
Debt service on our most recent engine purchase is set to expire at the end of 2016 ($37,500 annual payment).
Loan payments for Tender and two ambulances ($119,510).
A detailed apparatus replacement schedule has been adopted as part of the Strategic Plan
Engine – 2017 ($500,000)
QRV – 2017 ($175,000)
Pumper/Tender – 2018 ($500,000)
Medic – 2019 ($200,000)

13. Reserve Fund Status Current Balance:
True Reserve (Goal =15%) $ 813,722 (14.2%)
Apparatus Replacement $ 485,000
Medical Reserves $ 257,000
Long-Term Payroll Liabilities $ 200,000
Total $1,755,722 (30.6%)
Historically we have placed revenue from property sales into apparatus replacement.

14. Expense Fund
A draft budget has been developed. While the budget largely represents operational status quo, a few program enhancements have been included.
Increased replacement of PPE
Increased replacement of EMS equipment
Expansion of public education program
Expansion of recruit academy
Introduction of Wellness/Fitness Initiative
Program details still being discussed
Continue Officer Training Program to meet District requirements

15. Revenue Resolutions Draft Resolutions presented October 24th
Adopting Tax Revenues and Budget
Levy Certification
Total Levy to be collected (111%)
Declare “Substantial Need” for 1% increase due to Implicit Price Deflator of XX%
Final Adoption of Resolutions on November 14th