Hauser Fire District patrons have requested more budget details to better understand the reasons for the levy reset and how the proposed money would be spent. Please see below.
Estimated Budget without Levy Reset
Below is the estimated budget for Hauser Fire, as is, without the levy reset–if the levy reset fails. Without additional revenue, operating expenses will exceed the money available by 2027.
*What is left in Savings at end of fiscal year becomes the following year’s Cash Forward.
Per most current data 4/8/24
Fiscal Year (FY) runs October 1 through September 30.
Estimated Budget with Levy Reset
Below is the estimated budget, expanded with greater detail, showing revenue and expenses based on passage of the levy reset.
Notes about the above estimated budget which is based on the levy reset passing:
* What’s left in Savings at end of fiscal year becomes the following year’s Cash Forward. $100,000 is the minimum cash on hand needed to cover expenses between Oct 1 and Jan 31 each year.
[1] With increased levy revenue, $500,000 is budgeted for station planning and property. $166,668 of impact fees would become realized revenue and cover one-third of that expenses ($55,556 x 3).
[2] Personnel will increase, from two to three, because more help is needed to complete all the work. We have had two paid staff since the early 2000s. Employee compensation would be raised to fair market value for our district size and location and health benefits added to attract and keep quality staff.
[3] Planned replacement of equipment and apparatus based on 10- to 30-year replacement schedule to comply with NFPA and other standards and requirements.
[4] Non-discretionary expenses include costs that can’t be delayed such as fuel, insurance, admin, audit and legal fees, consumable supplies, and 911 dispatch.
[5] Discretionary expenses are those that can be delayed such as community outreach, some equipment, repairs and maintenance, training, and volunteer incentives.
[6] Fiscal Years run October 1 through September 30.
Questions, comments, requests?
Contact Chief James Neils or Treasurer Joan Rodman 208-773-1174, email chief@hauserfire.org, admin@hauserfire.org
Please note that detailed financial statements are reviewed and discussed as a regular agenda item during monthly Fire Commissioners meetings, held the second Monday of each month at 6:30pm at the fire station unless otherwise posted. All Commissioner meetings are open to the public.
Page created/posted April 17, 2024
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