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Emergency Services District Fund The total budget proposed for next fiscal year is $39,833,786, reflecting an increase of $281,664 or 0.7%, (page 35). A summary of the major impacts on the Emergency Services District (ESD) is provided as follows: Budgeted ALS ambulance fee revenue reflects an increase of $300,000 or 5.4% A Tradesworker II position is recommended to provide a dedicated resource to perform routine maintenance functions at all County fire stations. A part-time Courier position is also recommended oto perform warehouse inventory control, station supply functions, medical supply deliveries, parts pick-ulp, and mail delivery. This work is currently performed by Battalion Chiefs and training staff. The budget also includes funding for specialized brush fire gear ($68,000) and replacement turn -out gear ($87,000). The proposed District budget also includes funding for $2,938,424 in budgeted capital outlay. ThI is includes $1,000,000 for Station #7 land acquisition as approved in the Capital Improvement Element. Budgeted vehicles/fire apparatus include a replacement fire pumper - $535,000, an ambulance' - $300,000, a replacement brush truck - $245,000, a Hazmat truck - $110,000, and 2 vehicles - $52,000. Other miscellaneous capital items such as EDP equipment, communications equipment, and necessary improvements to fire stations are included in the budget. Based on the certified tax roll, the taxable value increased 7.17%. New construction provides an increase of 1.88%,while the change in existing values is 5.29%. The tax roll increase provides about $2.1 million in additional revenues at the same millage rate, assuming 95% collections. The proposed millage rate is remaining constant at 2.3655. This represents a 5.29% increase above the rolled back millage rate. It is important to note that the two principal revenue sources in the Emergency Services District are Ad Valorem Taxes (84.7% of total FY19 fund revenues) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance user fees (14.7% of total FY19 fund revenues). Ambulance user fees are budgeted conservatively as there is volatility from year to year in the revenue generated. 13