Fire elections Feb 17, Increase 1.3 Million in Budget, commissioners

The annual fire elections will take place Saturday February, 17, 2018 from 2-10 pm. On the ballot asking Lakewood taxpayers to approve the fire budget for a total of $6,250,980.00
 Last years budget was $5,019,295 a tax increase of 1.3 million dollars over last years budget despite all the new construction. also .Voters will be asked to elect 2 commissioners for a 3 year term. Voting will take place only at the municipal building.
See official notice here or read itemized budget below.

BUDGET 2018
A. OPERATING APPROPRIATIONS
(1) CURRENT OPERATING EXPENSES
Salary and Wages $1,797,520.00
Fire hydrants… $540,000.00
Insurance… $80,000.00
Fringe Benefits… $1,174,344.00

Professional Services… $167,000.00
Advertising and promotion…… $41,415.00
Length of Service Awards Program…… $160,000.00
Travel expenses… $5,000.00
Elections… $15,000.00
Training & education… $30,000.00
Operating materials & supplies… $180,000.00
Utilities… $170,000.00
Office expenses… $30,678.00
Uniforms... $85,000.00
Membership dues & subscriptions… $4,000.00
Purchased assets. $140,000.00
Buildings maintenance & repairs… $175,000.00
Vehicles/equipment maintenance & repairs… $215,000.00
TOTAL CURRENT OPERATING EXPENSES… $5,009,957.00

B. CAPITAL AND DEBT SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS… $1,301,000.00
RESERVE FOR FUTURE CAPITAL… 0.00
PRINCIPAL PAYMENTS  OUTLAYS… 0.00
INTEREST PAYMENTS … 0.00
TOTAL CAPITAL & DEBT SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS…
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS…… $6,310,957.00
C. LESS TOTAL REVENUES & FUND BALANCE UTILIZED… $59,977.00
AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION…$6,250,980.00