Revitalization Commission Agenda and Packet 2019 06 10

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Revitalization Commission Minutes May 13, 2019 Page 2 of 7 Business Matters of Commission • Fire District revenue sharing request Louisville Fire Protection District (LFPD) Chief Willson and Board President Chris Schmidt, were introduced by Economic Development Director Aaron DeJong. DeJong said that LFPD met with staff in early April to discuss a shareback agreement. LFPD thinking of asking for a mill levy increase this fall by Louisville voters. Assuming a 50% shareback of the Fire District's mill levy, approximately $63,000 would be returned in the 2018 budget. As increment grows in future years the amount of the share back would also grow. Chief Willson thanked the LRC for allowing them to come and make a request for revenue sharing. Today he is here to start the discussion: is there a possibility of sharing mill levy in future? LFPD relies on property tax for funding. Service calls have increased 80% as the Louisville population ages. Redevelopment projects may potentially increase demands on LFPD LFPD supports redevelopment efforts, though it will make them busier. LFPD looking at all revenue sources. They would like to add a second engine to increase response time. A question was asked if any developments cause more issues — yes, the Kestrel has increased demand on services, but it is not in the URA. Has increased calls by 150 per year. LFPD is working with management to make area safer for elderly people. Balfour's population also increases call volume. A question was asked if there will there be a relationship between rebate and what is served by URA? Potential is there. LFPD has to reasonably have crew to handle any type of emergency. A question was asked; as population increases and as buildout happens, shouldn't revenues increase? Yes, but the Gallagher amendment may limit that growth. If Residential Assessment Rate drops down there will be less revenue for LFPD. If they receive TIF shareback, they will still go to voters for mill levy increase, but the ask could be less. Employee pay is low and LFPD is seeing higher employee turnover. They need to increase pay and add people and remodel Station 2. LFPD currently has no debt.