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Consideration of and action on approving the FY 2026-2027 Deer Park Fire Control, Prevention and Emergency Medical Services District Budget and submission to City Council.
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Summary:
The Board of Directors should consider and take action on approving the FY 2026-2027 Deer Park Fire Control, Prevention and Emergency Medical Services District (FCPEMSD) Budget. A proposed budget was presented at the May 18, 2026 Board Meeting and made available at the public hearing on June 15, 2026.
This final proposed budget includes changes from what was presented at the last meeting. The 5% anticipated increase to health insurance was adjusted to reflect a 1.88% increase for the PPO plan and a 2.17% decrease for the HSA plan. Additionally, the budget includes reclassing an EMS Captain position to an Assistant EMS Chief, and increasing capital expenditures to outfit the new Chevrolet Tahoe Squad Unit. These changes resulted in a net increase of $23,560.00 to the FY 2026-2027 budget.
Budget Adoption
Not later than the 10th day after the date the budget is approved by the Board, the Board shall submit the budget to the City Council. The City Council will then schedule a public hearing on the budget. After the public hearing the Council must approve or reject the budget submitted by the Board. If the Council rejects the budget submitted by the Board, the Council and the Board shall meet and together amend and approve the budget before the beginning of the fiscal year.
Fiscal/Budgetary Impact:
The proposed budget includes all anticipated revenues to be derived in FY 2026-2027 from the ¼ percent FCPEMSD sales and use tax approved by the voters in Deer Park in the 2016 continuation election, as well as proposed expenditures for the FCPEMSD in FY 2026-2027.
Recommended action
Approve the FY 2026-2027 Deer Park Fire Control, Prevention and Emergency Medical Services District Budget and submit to City Council.