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(side two) WHAT IS NEEDED? * To construct a new Fire Station No. 1 at 1810 Highway 10. This station will also house Administrative offices and will replace the existing station at that site. * To construct a new Fire Station No. 2 on 89th Ave. This station will replace the existing station adjacent to Blaine City Hall. * To acquire three new pumper fire trucks to replace aging apparatus at Stations 1 , 3 and 4. * To acquire a new aerial ladder truck for Station No. 1 and a new aerial platform truck for Station No. 3. These will replace the existing ladder trucks which are no longer adequate to serve the needs of our community. Both units have been in service for 20 or more years. * To acquire a Communications/Command Van. * To upgrade existing Stations 4 and 5 with crew quarters and physical fitness rooms to encourage a higher level of participation by our current crew and to help in recruiting new firefighters. * To participate with three other fire departments in a joint training facility to allow us to drill under safe conditions, not in the street or on private buildings. WHAT IS THE COST? The total Bond Package is $4,450,000. All three cities will be sharing in the cost on the same basis as our yearly fire budget. WHAT WILL IT COST ME? RESIDENTIAL VALUATION: $75,000 $100,000 $125,000 YEARLY COST FOR RESIDENTS OF SPRING LAKE PARK: $10 $16 $25 WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS BOND? ALL residents and property owners will benefit because: * Excellent fire rating will be maintained, thus keeping homeowner insurance costs down. * Equipment will be updated to meet growth of the three cities. * Bond will meet anticipated needs for next 10 years. * Maintenance costs will be reduced. _ - . _ . re acne• wi up-to-date equipment and facilities. WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN IF WE SAY NO TO THIS BOND? * Alternate methods of funding such as lease-back or equipment bonds • are more costly and restrictive. * Another bond referendum soon with increased costs. * Increasing maintenance costs and downtime on equipment could seriously affect emergency response. * Increased insurance rates if losses increase. * Increased risk to life and property. WHERE DO I VOTE? See your city newsletter or call city hall for information on the nearest polling place. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: Fire Department Headquarters at 786-4436 for detailed information or to schedule a presentation for your group.