(A) A need now exists for the establishment of a Fire Protection Territory Equipment Replacement Fund for the Woodburn - New Haven Fire and EMS Protection Territory for all uses as set out in I.C. 36-8-19-8.5.
(B) This Common Council will adhere to the provisions of I.C. 36-8-19-8.5. The proposed fund will not exceed $0.0333 on each $100 of assessed valuation. Said tax rate will be levied beginning with taxes due and payable in 2022 and thereafter, continuing until reduced or rescinded.
(C) Proofs of publication of the public hearing held on the first day of March 2021, and a certified copy of this section shall be submitted to the Department of Local Government Finance of the State of Indiana as provided by law. This Fire Protection Territory Equipment Replacement Fund is subject to the approval of the Department of Local Government Finance.
(D) The City of New Haven is the provider unit of the Woodburn - New Haven Fire and EMS Protection Territory. The other participating units are the City of Woodburn, City of New Haven, Adams Township, Jefferson Township, Milan Township and Maumee Township, all in Allen County. New Haven, as provider unit, is authorized to establish this Fund.
(E) This section contains or incorporates by reference the contents of the agreement to establish the Fund (Ord. 21-1395).
(Ord. 21-1396, passed 3-1-21)