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2012 Fire Tax Remains at .505 Mills
2013 Fire Tax Remains at .505 Mills
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2014 Fire Tax Increases to .655 Mills
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Increase of .15 Mills on the Fire Tax ($15 per year on a property
assessed at $100,000 / $1.25 per month)
Generates an Additional $187,000 Annually
 Maximum of $162,000 Towards Building
 Balance of $25,000 Towards Staffing
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Start Planning Process Immediately
Break Ground Target Date – Fall 2012
Completion Target Date – Summer 2013
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How much will my taxes go up if this is approved?
 $15.00 for every $100,000 of assessed property value
 This Equates to $1.25 per month
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Will the Reiffton and Stonersville Stations Stay Open
 YES – Both Stations will Remain Open
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Will Reiffton and Stonersville Remained Staffed
 YES – It is the intention of the ETVFD to maintain staffing at all
stations with the current proposal
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Does the ETVFD need to purchase any more fire
apparatus for the new building?
 NO – The ETVFD will operate under its current apparatus fleet
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What is the proposed size of the new fire station?
 The proposed size of the new fire station is approx. 10,000 sq. ft.
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What is the proposed cost of the new fire station?
 The New Fire Station is estimated to cost around $2,500,000
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Approx. $185 per sq. ft x 10,000 sq. ft = $1,850,000
Approx. 30% of Construction for site work and other fees = $555,000
Other Misc. Expenses = $95,000
Where will the new station be located?
 The New Fire Station will be located at the current location of the
K-9 Training Facility at the corner of Gibraltar and DeMoss
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What are the main reasons for the new fire station?
 To SOLIDIFY the FUTURE of our current In-Station Staffing and
Live-In programs to help avoid more substantial tax increases
 To Provide a Faster and More Efficient Response to Emergency
Incidents in Increase LIFE SAFETY
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Which areas of the township would have a reduced
response time with the new station?
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Colony Hill (Shelbourne Road and Gibraltar Road) – 5 Minute Reduction
Grist Mill Farms and Country Club Estates – 5 Minute Reduction
Country Club Estates II Development – 4 Minute Reduction
Wingspread Development – 4 Minute Reduction
Pathfinder Development – 3 Minute Reduction
Dunn Farm Development – 3 Minute Reduction
Exeter Golf Course Development – 3 Minute Reduction
Lorane Orchards Development – 3 Minute Reduction
Pheasant Run Development – 3 Minute Reduction
Eastwick at Exeter Townhouses – 2 Minute Reduction
Linstead Development – 2 Minute Reduction
Long Pond Development – 2 Minute Reduction
**Minimum Time Estimates Using GOOGLE MAPS
Reading CC – 12th Hole
Exeter Ambulance Building
Reading Hospital
Building
Exeter Emergency
Services
Building
Exeter Township
Building
DeMoss Road
Gibraltar Road
Salt Storage Area
Apparatus /
Fire Personnel
Administrative
Administrative
Salt
Storage
Area
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Will Reduce Fire Department Response Time to
50% of Exeter Township Residents
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Helps Increase Life Safety of Residents
Helps Increase Life Safety of ETVFD Members
Helps DECREASE ISO (Insurance Services Office) Rating
Eastern Side of Exeter Commons Area!
 Increased traffic volume makes it difficult for fire apparatus
to access the eastern half of Exeter Township from the
Reiffton Station.
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Easy Access to Rt. 422 and Rt. 562
Close to Exeter Township Building
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Centralized Emergency Services
Increased Communication with Township Officials
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Total Cost - $2,500,000
Approximate Cost is $162,000 Annually Depending on Cost, Rate,
and Term of the Loan
 Construction Costs are Very Competitive Right Now
 Interest Rates are at ALL-TIME LOWS
 Construction Costs and Interest Rates Will Increase
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Revenue Options
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Increase Fire Tax - 0.15 Mil Tax Increase Generates Approximately
$187,000 Annually ($15 on every $100,000 of assessed property
value)
Building Drive Mailing - Projected to Net Approximately $20,000
to $30,000 Annually
Local Business Pledges / Naming Rights to Building or Rooms in
the Building
Buy a Brick / Paver Program
Donation of Services (i.e. Site Prep, Mobilized Equipment, etc.)
Site Construction Waste Removal Donation
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Exeter Township Fire Department
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Reduced Response Times
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Life Safety for Residents AND First Responders
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Expanded and Updated Facilities For Live-In Members
 Live-In Members are the Backbone of the Organization
 Currently 7 Live-In Members With 1
Bathroom at Reiffton
 Currently a Waiting List of 6 Live-In Members
Major Problem
 Cannot Add Any More Due to Space Constraints
 Recruited 20 New Members Since June 2011
 Need Space For Members to Keep Their Gear
 Need Meeting Room Space / Training Room Space
Major Problem
 We Are LOSING Members Due To Space Constraints!
Exeter Township Fire Department
2011 Statistical Trend Report
Number of Emergency Responses
1200
1000
812 793
769
800
696
601
600
515 512
485
400
267
305
380 357
390
427
479
200
0
Year
687
720
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Main Station (DeMoss Road / Gibraltar Road)
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Reiffton Station (46 W. 33rd Street)
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1 Tower Ladder / 1 Rescue-Engine / 1 Engine
1 Rescue-Engine
Stonersville Station (5580 Boyertown Pike)
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1 Tanker / 1 Rescue-Engine
Our 80+ Members Are Anxiously Awaiting The Opportunity to Protect the
Residents of Exeter Township More Efficiently.
With Your Support WE CAN AND WE WILL!
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Thank You For Your Time and Continued Support!
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2012 Fire Tax Remains at .505 Mills
2013 Fire Tax Remains at .505 Mills
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2014 Fire Tax Increases to .655 Mills
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Generates an Additional $187,000 Annually
 Maximum of $162,000 Towards Building
 Balance of $25,000 Towards Staffing
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Start Planning Process Immediately
Break Ground Target Date – Fall 2012
Completion Target Date – Summer 2013