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Community Forum #5Community Forum #5Community Forum #5Community Forum #5

Division of Fire Protection Services

Facility Assessment ProcessAnalyze the Existing Facilities and Program.Compare Existing Program as it Relates to C it R i t d R d S f tCommunity Requirements and Responder Safety.Identify the Need.Id tif th O ti d A i t d M it d fIdentify the Options and Associated Magnitudes of Cost.Present the most Cost Effective Beneficial OptionPresent the most Cost Effective, Beneficial Option to the West Sand Lake Community.


Let’s Review the OptionsLet s Review the Options

Prior to identifying any one plan of action, thePrior to identifying any one plan of action, the Facility Assessment Committee thoroughly analyzed ALL possible Options for the West Sand Lake Fire District. Following is a brief review of the Options.


Option 1A: New Construction on Existing Site

Square Footage: 17,600

Budget: $ 4,975,000


Budget: $ 4,975,000


Option 1B: New Construction on New Site


Budget: $ 5,380,000


Budget: $ 5,380,000


Option 2A: Demo Station only –Build New


Budget: $ 3,675,000


Budget: $ 3,675,000


Option 2B: Demo Station only –Build New Station /

Renovate Recreation BuildingRenovate Recreation Building Square Footage 10,500 New plus Renovation Square Footage 10,500 New plus Renovation p

Budget: $ 3,520,000

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Budget: $ 3,520,000


Option 3: Demolish Rec Building. R t E i ti St tiRenovate Existing Station.

Build an Addition.Construction to be completed in Phases:

Phase 1:

Construction to be completed in Phases:

Phase 1:• Demolish Rec Bldg• Renovate Existing Station• Construct New Admin and 2-Bay

Drive-thru

• Demolish Rec Bldg• Renovate Existing Station• Construct New Admin and 2-Bay

Drive-thruDrive-thru

Phase 2:• Demolish Old Station

Drive-thru

Phase 2:• Demolish Old Station• Construct 4,700 SF Fire Bay• Construct 4,700 SF Fire Bay


Option 4: New Station with 4 BaysOption 4: New Station with 4 Bays(2 vs. 4 Bay Drive Thru Analysis)

Square Footage: 17,600Square Footage: 17,600

2 of 4 Baysto be Drive-thru $ 4,975,0004 of 4 Bays

2 of 4 Baysto be Drive-thru $ 4,975,0004 of 4 Baysto be Drive-thru $ 5,215,000to be Drive-thru $ 5,215,000


Community Forum #4P t M ti SPost-Meeting Survey

YES NO

Are you willing to invest in a new Fire Station in order to improve emergency response times to

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your home, and at the same time increase responder safety?Do you feel the proposed preliminary designDo you feel the proposed preliminary design addresses the public’s concerns for….… the Community Room ? 21 10

… Breigle and Firehouse Lane Residents ? 20 7

… driveways and landscaping ? 24 9

… volunteer bunk-in ? 16 15

… adequate advertising ? 20 10

Community Forum #4Post-Meeting Survey Comments

What will happen to Breigle Lane home values?What will happen to Breigle Lane home values?I now have more insight as to why a new Fire Station is needed. Thanks.Community Room needs to be same size or larger.Bunk-in poses moral / ethical concerns.pCurrent Community Room is not needed.Advertising improved.


Committee Process for the S l t d O tiSelected Option

Reviewed percent of needs met for each OptionConsidered allowable Bond Rate for each OptionAnalyzed construction cost escalationsC id d fi l ibilit f i ti i i tiConsidered fiscal responsibility of investing in existing Recreation BuildingAnalyzed long term street scape impactAnalyzed long term street-scape impactOverall tax implications to residentsCommunity Forum Post Meeting Surveys – thank you !Community Forum Post Meeting Surveys – thank you !


ProposedProposed Project

C t lConceptual Floor Plan


AerialView of

ProposedProposed Project


Front Elevation of Proposed Stationp


Rear Elevation of Proposed Stationp


Where Does My Tax Dollar Go ?y

.TAX DISTRIBUTION ON A PROPERTY VALUED AT $100,000

SERVICE TAX %SERVICE TAX %County $586 23%Town $22 < 1 %Library $17 < 1 %Library $17 < 1 %Highway Dept $161 6%Fire Dept $160 6%Lighting District $9 < 1 %Lighting District $9 < 1 %Sewer $34 < 1 %School $1,608 62%


Annual Tax ImplicationsBOND COST TERM TAX

IMPLICATIONS *

$ 4.5 million 30 year 90

$ 5.0 million 30 year 101

* Note that these are estimates only based on a $100,000 assessed value home. Final tax implications are to be confirmed by fiscal advisors.


Annual Tax Implications

BOND COST TERM TAXIMPLICATIONS *

JULY 21 UPDATE

$ 4.5 million 30 year $90 $79

$ 5.0 million 30 year $101 $88

* The July 21 updated tax implications have been provided by Fiscal Advisers & Marketing Incorporated of Clifton Park NY and are based on a property assessment of $100,000p p y


Annual Tax Implications

BOND COST $100,000 $150,000 $175,000

$ 5 million $88 $132 $154

* The July 21 updated tax implications have been provided by Fiscal Advisers & Marketing Incorporated of Clifton Park NY and are based on a property assessment of $100,000p p y


Cost Implications Now vs. Futurep

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Cost Implications Now vs. Futurep

.Bond Increase $315,000

Assumes .5% increase on $5M in 12 months

Labor $ 84 000Labor $ 84,0004% increase over 12 months on Labor cost of 60% of Construction

Material $70,000Material $70,0005% increase over 12 months on Material cost of 40% of Construction

Total Potential Budget Impact For One Year Delay $469,000


Cost Implications Now vs. FuturepMunicipal Bond Rates

According to Bloomberg (9/25/09), “Benchmark Borrowing costs for highly rated state and local governments dropped to a 42 year low thishighly rated state and local governments dropped to a 42-year low this week. The weekly Bond Buyer 11-Bond index, which tracks tax-exempt yields on 20-year general-obligation debt with an average AA rating, fell 14 basis points, or 0.14 percentage points, to 3.79 percent, its sixth straight decline That’s the lowest since May 1967 when Lyndon Bstraight decline. That’s the lowest since May 1967, when Lyndon B. Johnson was President.”

Construction Material Cost Index According to Reed Construction Data Chief Economist, Jim Haughey,“ t 5% l ll t i l t i fl ti d t d li i“…expect 5% plus overall materials cost inflation due to a declining dollar and more rapid economic recovery in other countries.” in 2010 and 2011.


Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere are the majority of the emergency calls ?

ZONE 2009 20101 71 682 115 973 17 244 25 214 25 215 25 256 11 18

SUB TOTAL 264 253SUB TOTAL 264 253

MUTUAL AID RUNS 13 23

TOTAL 277 276


Frequently Asked Questions

I don’t believe the bunk in program is needed.

The bunk in program requires 512 SF to implement. Thi t t 3% f th t t l j t ith tThis equates to 3% of the total project, with a tax implication of $2.64 per $100,000 assessed value.

It will improve response times by 4 to 6 minutes.


Frequently Asked Questionsy

How does it put water on the fire?

It puts people in the Station, and substantially i ti d d f timproves response time and responder safety. To date many of the membership have expressed interest in the program and the line officers areinterest in the program and the line officers are committed to its success.


Fire Doubles in Size Every 30 Seconds0115 hrs - Control to Station One: “Fire - 1100 Main Street”0121 hrs - Car 1 responding0123 hrs - Control to Car 1: “Fire spreading to first floor”0123 hrs Control to Car 1: Fire spreading to first floor0124 hrs - Car 1 to Control: “Send me the nearest mutual aid Engine”0125 hrs - Control to Station Four: “Respond to house fire - 1100 Main St.”0126 hrs - Control to Station One: ”What is your response status?”0128 hrs - Control to Car 1: “Report of a person trapped on first floor -

cannot get to doorway”0129 hrs - Station 1 to Control: “Standing by - awaiting a crew”0129 hrs - Car 1 to Control: “Arrived - house fully involved - tell my Engine

to roll!”0130 hrs - Station Four to Control: “Responding short on manpower”0131 hrs Engine 1 responding0131 hrs - Engine 1 responding0134 hrs - Engine 1 arrived (19 min. from dispatch)0137 hrs - Car 1 to Control: “Unable to make entry - outside operations

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Frequently Asked Questionsq y Q

Why can’t we use the house yon Breigle for bunk-in?

• Cost to Maintain• Severe Site Plan Restriction• Not a 50 year solution



There does not seem to be anything wrong with the existing station why not use it?the existing station , why not use it?


Frequently Asked Questionsq y QWhy are Prefabricated or Pre-engineered Buildings Preferred?

As the time consumption in prefabricated or pre engineered buildings isAs the time consumption in prefabricated or pre-engineered buildings is very less because more than one sections can be prepared simultaneously for a particular building. The stipulated life span of a prefabricated building is 5 to 10 years, but they exceed this duration more often than not. Residential prefabricated buildings have become overwhelmingly popular and were first used for providing accommodation for military proofs during World War II. These prefabricated buildings, due to their quick method of construction enable the authorities to combat theto their quick method of construction, enable the authorities to combat the problem of shortage of houses and residential areas.

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I thi i t d th l f hIs this going to reduce the value of my home on Breigle or Firehouse Lane?


Current View

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Rear Elevation of Proposed Stationp



Can the use of the siren be reduced?

The Department has agreed to form a committee, p g ,including neighbors to review the use of the siren.


What’s Next ?

Thursday, July 21, 7:00 pm – Community Forum #5

Thursday, Aug. 11, 7:00 pm – Community Forum #6

Tuesday, Aug. 16, Noon to 9:00 pm

Referendum VoteReferendum Vote


Forum #5 Exit PoleWest Sand Lake Fire DistrictThank you for joining us this evening. Following the presentation, please take a moment to complete the following and submit it as you leave. All responses will remain anonymous.

Are you willing to invest in a new Fire Station in order to increase emergency response times to your home, and at the same time increase responder safety? YES NO

Do you feel tonight’s meeting addressed the public’s concerns for …… the Community Room? YES NO… Breigle & Firehouse Lane residents? YES NO… driveways / landscaping? YES NO

bunk in? YES NO… bunk-in? YES NO… Actual Tax Implication? YES NO

Will you be supporting the Fire Department on August 16th with a positive vote? YES NO I DON’T KNOW YET

•If you would like a personal notification of the upcoming Forums and Referendum Vote, please provide your email address.

Vote “YES”

Referendum VoteTuesday August 16thTuesday, August 16th

Polls Open Noon to 9 pm

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