From excerpts found on journal-topics.com:
Officials from the Elk Grove Township Fire Protection District and the Village of Mount Prospect are currently negotiating an intergovernmental agreement that outlines how the fire district will be compensated following recent annexations into the village within unincorporated Elk Grove Township. More annexations are anticipated in the future.
State law mandates financial compensation for the fire district during these transitions. In response, Mount Prospect is proposing an accelerated payment plan that would distribute the required funds over a three-year timeframe rather than the typical five years. This approach aims to ensure the fire district remains financially stable without needing to reduce its workforce or cut essential services. Additionally, there's discussion about establishing a long-term arrangement to address potential losses in tax revenue.
Under normal circumstances, when properties are annexed, the village must compensate the fire district at decreasing rates over five years—100% in the first year, followed by 80%, 60%, 40%, and 20% in subsequent years. However, Village Manager Michael Cassady has proposed accelerating this process into just three years. In reaction, the fire district has submitted a draft agreement suggesting that payments should continue for a full decade. As part of this proposal, the fire district has committed to maintaining current fire services for the next ten years.
The village, however, has reservations about committing to such a lengthy agreement. According to Cassady, "When we review their finances, we notice a structural deficit that could hinder operations, even before annexation began." He argues that a three-year deal is more practical, offering sufficient time for necessary adjustments while expecting reductions in staffing levels.
Mount Prospect is actively pursuing the annexation of parts of United Airlines' property in unincorporated Elk Grove Township, along with Birch Manor, a residential area located at the intersection of Linneman Road and Dempster Street. Should a three-year agreement be finalized, the village anticipates the possibility of contracting fire services directly afterward.
Fire district attorney Karl Ottosen expressed concerns regarding the impending financial challenges faced by the fire district. He stated, "In just one year, they'll lose nearly half their tax revenue. It’s crucial to determine who will handle fire protection moving forward and how it will be funded."
Currently, the Elk Grove Township Fire Protection District serves various industrial facilities in unincorporated Elk Grove, including mobile home parks along Elmhurst Road and Touhy Avenue. Without a resolution, Ottosen warned that significant cuts to service levels might become unavoidable.
This ongoing negotiation highlights the complexities involved in balancing municipal growth with maintaining critical public safety services.
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