The Boone County Fire Chiefs Association met with the Fiscal Court to discuss the deficiencies in the current system A steering committee was formed to oversee a study of the system which included law enforcement, firefighters, emergency management, dispatch and county representatives The Court engaged TUSA consulting to conduct a full evaluation of the system and make recommendations for the future Results of the study indicated that the current system has been a workhorse but was past its useful life (pre-war world 2 technology) and no longer meets the county’s needs
Fire (VHF) Talk In Results
Law Enforcement (UHF) Talk In Results
Existing coverage is unsatisfactory (especially for portable radios), Channel capacity is limited, No Interoperability between fire and law enforcement, In-building coverage is unsatisfactory (especially schools and large boxes) Recommendation to move to a P25 800 MHz system. Industry accepted proven technology, Greatly enhanced communication coverage within county, Enhanced in-building coverage, Interoperability with other agencies, unlimited talk-group potential, 800 MHz frequencies are less prone to interference and can be operated at higher power level, and the system can be opened to other agencies/users (i.e. school transportation, other county departments, utilities, etc.)
Immediate Needs: System update and sustainable funding source for 911 operations. Future Needs: Transportation enhancements/ public infrastructure Adjustment in real estate tax rate 1. Imposition of dwelling unit 911 fee 2. Revenue Restructuring 3.
4% growth rate to be levied in FY 18 with additional revenue earmarked for communication system debt Based on the DLG 2016 assessment and tax rate data, the County would collect an additional $771,000 over the approved FY17 budget. Pros – Funds System. Cons – Does not address unsustainability of 911 service or other capital needs of the county, Negatively impacts economic development projects, Negatively impacts real estate sales
Approximately 53,500 residential/business dwelling units county wide Annual per unit fee of $60.00 and includes elimination of the 911 land line fee @ $33.12/yr. Pros: Funds new system and a part of the 911 operation that is currently being underwritten from the general fund. Every address contributes to the project Cons: Large businesses, nursing homes etc pay the same amount as residential unit, even though 911 usage is likely to be larger; does not fully fund 911 continuing general fee subsidy
Revenue characteristics of an Insurance Premium Tax: Broad-based, ease of collection, tax deductible; Applies to property, casualty, 1 st year of life, no health or workers comp; Cities with the tax receive an offset 8% Insurance Premium Tax Rate (N. Ky. median rate is 10.0%); 32/ 36 local governments levy currently Pros: funds communications system and fully funds 911 operations, Strategic positions the county to address additional capital needs such as transportation and infrastructure needs, consumption based Cons: Requires forecasting that will bear out after first year
Insurance premium tax would fund tax reductions for the County Reduction in Real Property Tax Rate Reduction in Tangible Property Tax Rate (businesses) Elimination of County Motor Vehicle Tax Elimination of 911 Landline Fee The net revenue would Fully fund radio system Fully fund the operation of 911 Center Any additional revenue collected would be restricted to capital fund for road and infrastructure needs
Property Tax Increase - Option 1 Boone Campbell Kenton .11 (Current - 0.105) Real Property Tax Rate 0.167 0.148 per $100 value .132 (Current- 0.126) Tangible Tax Rate (Business) 0.2393 0.204 per $100 value Occupational Tax Rate 0.008 0.0105 0.007097 % Insurance Premium Tax 0 10% 8% % 911 Landline Fee $33.12 0 0 Flat Fee 911 Dwelling/ Parcel Fee 0 $45 $60 Flat Fee Motor Vehicle Tax 0.152 0.131 0.158 per $100 value Dwelling Fee- Option 2 Real Property Tax Rate 0.105 0.167 0.148 per $100 value Tangible Tax Rate (Business) 0.126 0.2393 0.204 per $100 value Occupational Tax Rate 0.008 0.0105 0.007097 % Insurance Premium Tax 0 10% 8% % 911 Landline Fee $0.00 0 0 Flat Fee 911 Dwelling/ Parcel Fee $60-93 $45 $60 Flat Fee Motor Vehicle Tax 0.152 0.131 0.158 per $100 value Revenue Restructuring Option 3 Real Property Tax Rate 0.095 0.167 0.148 per $100 value Tangible Tax Rate (Business) 0.114 0.2393 0.204 per $100 value Occupational Tax Rate 0.008 0.0105 0.007097 % Insurance Premium Tax 8% 10% 8% % 911 Landline Fee 0 0 0 Flat Fee 911 Dwelling/ Parcel Fee 0 $45 $60 Flat Fee Motor Vehicle Tax 0 0.131 0.158 per $100 value
City/ Real Estate City/ Real Estate City/ Real Estate County Per $100 County Per $100 County Per $100 56.2¢ 26.6¢ Wilder 20.0¢ Southgate Bromley 49.5¢ Crestview Hills 26.1¢ Woodlawn 19.5¢ Dayton 39.6¢ Fort Wright 25.7¢ Alexandria 17.5¢ Melbourne 39.0¢ Florence 24.6¢ Highland Heights 16.5¢ Fort Thomas 38.7¢ Edgewood 24.0¢ Cold Spring 16.4¢ Taylor Mill 35.7¢ Independence 23.7¢ Campbell County 16.2¢ Erlanger 31.8¢ Crestview 23.4¢ Kenton County 14.8¢ Bellevue 31.4¢ Crescent Springs 23.1¢ Fort Mitchell 14.5¢ Lakeside Park 30.45¢ Elsmere 22.3¢ Mentor 11.7¢ Covington 30.0¢ Union 21.6¢ Boone County 10.5¢ Fairview 29.5¢ Villa Hills 21.4¢ California 10.4¢ Ludlow 28.0¢ Silver Grove 20.9¢ Ryland Heights 10.3¢ Kenton Vale 27.4¢ Park Hills 20.9¢ Walton 10.1¢ Newport 12
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