2017 BLACK CANYON CITY CONSOLIDATION.PDF

Daisy Mountain Fire District
515 E. Carefree Hwy., PMB 385 El Phoenix, AZ 85085
Office (623) 465-7400 El Fax (623) 465-7632 g www.DaisyMountainFire.org
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RECEIVED
April 17, 2017
APR 20 2017
Mr. Bill Gates
Supervisor, District 3 MARICOPA COUNTY
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
301 W Jefferson, 10th Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Re: Proposed Consolidation of the Daisy Mountain and Black Canyon Fire Districts
Dear Supervisor Gates:
The elected Board of Directors of the Daisy Mountain Fire District and Black Canyon
Fire District have determined that the residents and property owners of the districts may
be better served by Black Canyon Fire District consolidating into the Daisy Mountain
Fire District. Each district will be holding a public hearing in order to determine if a
consolidation would be in the best interests of the districts and would promote the health,
comfort, convenience, necessity or welfare of the districts.
Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes §48-822, we are sending you this letter containing a
copy of our resolution to consider a consolidation and the "Taxpayer Notice of Proposed
Fire District Consolidation" which will be posted in at least three conspicuous places
within our district, be published twice in a local newspaper and be mailed to each owner
of taxable property within the boundaries of our district. Per statute, the chairman of the
board of supervisors shall order a review of the proposed consolidation and shall submit
written comments to the governing body of each fire district located in the county within
ten days after receipt of this letter (notice).
If any further information is needed, please don't hesitate to contact me directly at
602-809-2068 or via email at mark.nichols@dmfd.org .
Sincerely,
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Mark Nichols
Fire Chief, Daisy Mountain Fire District
End: Resolution and Taxpayer Notice of Proposed Fire District Consolidation

Black Canyon
Fire Dept.
515 E Carefree Hwy., PMB 385 PO Box 967
Phoenix, AZ 85085 Black Canyon City, AZ 85324
623-465-7400 623-374-5512
Taxpayer Notice of Proposed Fire District Consolidation
The governing boards of the Black Canyon Fire District and the Daisy Mountain Fire District have adopted
resolutions declaring that a consolidation of the Black Canyon Fire District into the Daisy Mountain Fire District
should be considered and that public hearings be held on the matter pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS)
§48-822. You are invited to attend and give input on the proposed consolidation at the following public hearings:
Daisy Mountain Fire District Public Hearing Black Canyon Fire District Public Hearing
May 11,2017 6:00 pm May 20, 2017 5:00 pm
Fire Station 141 43814 N. New River Rd Fire Station 35050 S. Old Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85087 Black Canyon City, AZ 85324
The governing boards of each district shall consider the public comments and determine whether the proposed
consolidation will promote the public health, comfort, convenience, necessity or welfare. After the public hearings,
if the governing body of each district wishes to consolidate, each must adopt a resolution. Should the resolutions
be adopted by unanimous consent, the proposed consolidation would likely take effect July 1, 2017.
The estimated limited assessed value of the proposed consolidated fire district would be $404,556,932 for fiscal
year 2017-2018 (July 1, 2017 — June 30, 2018). The estimated levy of the proposed consolidated fire district is
$13,148,100 for fiscal year 2017-2018. There will be no change in property tax liability due to the proposed
consolidation.
District Current Tax Rate (Mil Rate) Consolidated Tax (Mil Rate) Change
Black Canyon Fire District 3.25 3.25 0
Daisy Mountain Fire District 3.25 3.25 0
The following are provided as required pursuant to ARS §48-822:
• A list of benefits and injuries that may result from a consolidation.
• A general description of the boundaries of the Daisy Mountain and Black Canyon Fire Districts.
• A map of what the boundaries would be if the fire districts were consolidated. The existing
jurisdictional boundaries of each district would be joined into a single fire district. No new territory
will be included as a result of the consolidation.
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BENEFITS AND INJURIES THAT MAY RESULT FROM A CONSOLIDATION
The governing bodies of the Black Canyon Fire District and the Daisy Mountain Fire District have been studying
the consolidation of the two districts and have identified the following:
Benefits: Injuries:
Consolidating the fire districts will: Consolidating the fire districts will:
e Ensure ongoing fire protection • Dissolve the Black Canyon Fire
services for the residents of Black Governing Board
Canyon City • Change the name of the Black
e Strengthen the emergency response Canyon Fire District to the Daisy
to calls requiring specially trained Mountain Fire District
staff, i.e, rope rescue, wildland fire,
hazardous materials, etc.
O Utilize the automatic aid system to
ensure the closest unit responds and
to provide move up coverage
• Provide financial stability and growth
opportunities to the firefighters and
captains currently employed by the
Black Canyon Fire District
• Reduce redundancies in apparatus
and equipment allowing taxpayer
funds to be used efficiently
• Remove duplicate tasks creating a
more efficient use of personnel time
• Create greater efficiencies by
removing duplicated expenses
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
The Black Canyon Fire District's boundaries include the communities of Black Canyon City, Rock Springs and
surrounding areas within Yavapai County, including some federal and state land. The District extends up the 1-17
corridor from Mile Post 242 to Mile Post 256. The District is bordered by the Daisy Mountain Fire District to the
south and Mayer Fire District to the north. A metes and bounds description of the boundaries is available from the
District Administration office.
The Daisy Mountain Fire District's boundaries include the communities of New River, Desert Hills and Anthem
within Maricopa County, including some federal and state land. The District covers a land area of approximately
107 square miles. The District is bordered by the City of Phoenix to the south and Black Canyon Fire District to
the north. A metes and bounds description of the boundaries is available from the District Administration office.
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515 E. Carefree Hwy., PMB 385 Phoenix, AZ 85085
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RESOLUTION 351
A RESOLUTION OF THE FIRE BOARD OF THE DAISY MOUNTAIN FIRE DISTRICT, ARIZONA,
CALLING FOR A PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING POSSIBLE CONSOLIDATION WITH THE BLACK
CANYON FIRE DISTRICT IN ACCORDANCE WITH A.R.S. §48-822.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FIRE BOARD OF THE DAISY MOUNTAIN FIRE DISTRICT
AS FOLLOWS:
THAT: a public meeting be held to discuss the proposed consolidation with the Black Canyon Fire District
to determine whether such proposed consolidation would be in the best interests of the district and
promote the health, comfort, convenience, necessity or welfare of the citizens.
PASSED AND ADO by the Fire Board of the Daisy Mountain Fire District at a duly noticed meeting held on
March 6th, 2017 by ty of the Fire Board Members.
Chairperson
Daisy Mountain Fire District
Attested to:
Clerk
Daisy Mountain Fire District

aisy Mountain Fire Department
515 E. Carefree Hwy., PMB 385 0 Phoenix, AZ 85085
Office (623) 465-7400 a Fax (623) 465-7632 a www.DaisyMountainFire.org
RESOLUTION 350
A RESOLUTION OF THE FIRE BOARD OF THE DAISY MOUNTAIN FIRE DISTRICT, ARIZONA,
ACCEPTING THE CONSOLIDATION REQUEST OF THE BOARD OF THE BLACK CANYON FIRE
DISTRICT IN ACCORDANCE WITH A.RS. §48-822.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FIRE BOARD OF THE DAISY MOUNTAIN FIRE DISTRICT
AS FOLLOWS:
THAT: The Fire Board of the Daisy Mountain Fire District accepts the request of the Fire Board of the
Black Canyon Fire District to consider a possible consolidation with the Daisy Mountain Fire
District.
PATED by the Fire Board of the Daisy Mountain Fire District at a duly noticed meeting held on
jority of the Fire Board Members.
Chairperson
Daisy Mountain Fire District

lack Canyon Fire Department
P.O. Box 967
35050 S. Old Black Canyon Highway
Black Canyon City, AZ 85324
(623) 374-5512 Fax (623) 374-5513
www.bcvfd.org
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A RESOLUTION OF THE BLACK CANYON FIRE DISTRICT BOARD OF
DIRECTORS, BLACK CANYON CITY, ARIZONA, CALLING FOR CONSOLIDATION
INTO THE DAISY MOUNTAIN FIRE DISTRICT IN ACCORDANCE WITH
A.R.S. §48-822.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Black Canyon Fire District
of Black Canyon City, Arizona as follows:
THAT consolidation into the Daisy Mountain Fire District be requested and notice
be sent by First Class mail to the Governing Board of the Daisy Mountain Fire
District.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of the Black Canyon Fire District of Black
Canyon City, Arizona, and this 23 rd Day of February, 2017.
ATTEST:
thrhead, Board Chair
"This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer"
"One Part Department + One Part Community = Success"

141o.ok Canyo Fire Department
P.O. Box 967
35050 S. Old Black Canyon Highway
Black Canyon City, AZ 85324
(623) 374-5512 Fax (623) 374-5513
www.bcvfd.org
Rcciolution 2017-V
A RESOLUTION OF THE BLACK CANYON FIRE DISTRICT BOARD OF
DIRECTORS, BLACK CANYON CITY, ARIZONA, CALLING FOR A PUBLIC
MEETING REGARDING CONSOLIDATION INTO THE DAISY MOUNTAIN FIRE
DISTRICT IN ACCORDANCE WITH A.R.S. §48-822.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Black Canyon Fire District
of Black Canyon City, Arizona as follows:
THAT a public meeting be held to discuss the consolidation with the Daisy
Mountain Fire District to determine whether consolidation would be in the best
interests of the district and promote the health, comfort, convenience, necessity
or welfare of the citizens.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of the Black Canyon Fire District of Black
Canyon City, Arizona, and this 23rd Day of February, 2017.
ATTEST:
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"This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer"
"One Part Department + One Part Community = Success"