The Courier-News has an article about new impact fees for the Hampshire Fire District:
The village board last week unanimously approved the release of impact fees to the Hampshire Fire Protection District up to $26,000.
In a letter to Village President Jeffrey Magnussen, Hampshire Fire Chief Bill Robinson requested $25,407.59 in impact fees in order to purchase two items. One of the items to be purchased is a light tower that would be mounted on the top of the fire district’s squad.
According to Robinson’s letter, “two of the three lights on our squad no longer function, and the company that manufactures them is out of business. Replacing them would be expensive and would not provide the type of light the tower would provide. The tower rises vertically above the scene and provides much more lighting. It does not blind the responders like our present lighting source. The tower is a demo unit that has been completely refurbished and still has the manufacturer’s warranty. The cost of the unit with installation is $10,561.25.”
The other item needed by the district is a 4-wheeled UTV (utility terrain vehicle), trailer, medical skid unit and supporting equipment.
Robinson’s letter stated: “This unit would be used to move personnel and equipment to remote locations within our district. We have over 40 water impoundments and locations that are used by equestrians, snowmobilers, railway and other remote areas that make it difficult to move equipment, first responders and patients in and out. The unit would be used for annual events such as Hampshire Coon Creek Country Days. We have also offered it to the village police department in the event that they would need such a resource.”
“We have secured two grants in the amount of $12,702 to help pay for the asset. The remaining dollars would be from impact fees in the amount of $14,846.34.”
thanks Dan
