NOTICE of Measure Referral
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Sauvie Island R.F.P.D has referred a measure to voters in the District at the November 5, 2024 General Election, and the Multnomah County Elections Division has received a Ballot Title for that referral.
Any registered voter dissatisfied with the Ballot Title may file a petition for review with the Multnomah County Circuit Court on or before August 26, 2024. Any person filing a petition must also notify the Director of Elections, 1040 SE Morrison St., Portland, in writing that the petition has been filed, and that notice must be given by 5:00 p.m. on the next business day after the petition has been filed with the Circuit Court. - Tim Scott, Multnomah County Director of Elections
Sauvie Island R.F.P.D. - Request for Ballot Title Publication of Notice (1.65 MB)
Ballot Title:
Caption: Continuation of Five-Year Local Option Levy for General Operating Purposes
Question: Shall the District continue a $0.3500 per $1,000.00 of assessed value for five years for operating purposes beginning 2025-2026? This measure renews current local option taxes.
Summary: The taxes proposed will be used for general operating purposes for the Sauvie Island R.F.P.D. #30J. Anticipated uses of funds include state required medical testing for all firefighters, required Federal and OSHA testing of equipment and of firefighters use of equipment, physical testing of firefighters and their abilities, annual servicing and safety inspections of vehicles and equipment, including funds for replacement, and continuing volunteer training and certification.
The rate is estimated to raise the following amounts: $74,750.00. in 2025/2026, $76,395.00 in 2026/2027, $78,075.00 in 2027/2028, $79,793.00 in 2028/2029, and $81,548.00 in 2029/2030. The estimated tax cost for this measure is an ESTIMATE ONLY based on the best information available from the county assessor at the time of estimate and may reflect the impact of early payment discounts, compression and the collection rate.