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(SALEM) - The $24.72 million Salem Fire General Obligation Bond Measure would:
Add two new fire stations to the community’s emergency response system; replace two existing fire stations; upgrade remaining stations with earthquake strengthening and backup power; and replace the existing fleet of fire trucks.
Nine fire stations currently serve Salem. Salem’s last fire station was built in 1982.
Two new fire stations are proposed:
Station 10 - East Salem
Station 11 - West Salem
Two fire stations would be rebuilt:
Station 5 - West Salem
Station 7 - South Salem
Other fire stations would receive seismic strengthening and emergency back-up power
Fire Trucks:
Current fleet would be 18 years old at time of replacement
Complete replacement:
Would result in quantity discounts
Would reduce training and operating costs
The capital plan recommends replacing:
13 fire engines
2 ladder trucks
2 water tenders
3 grass fire vehicles
1 incident support vehicle
1 aircraft fire/rescue truck
One ladder truck would also be refurbished to provide a reserve unit
Approximate Cost to Taxpayers
Total Cost - $24.72 million
15-year general obligation bond
24.1 cents per $1,000 assessed value
$36.17 in additional taxes per year to the owner of a home assessed at $150,000
Capital Plan Details
Fleet Replacement $9,265,000
New Station Construction $6,800,000
Station Replacement $6,550,000
Station Upgrades
Seismic upgrades $1,271,000
Emergency power $407,200
General upgrades $425,800
$2,104,000
Total $24,719,000
Salem Fire Department 2006 Bond #24-191 InformationSalem-News.com