NORTHWEST FIRE DISTRICT

 

Our Mission is to Save Lives, Protect Property, and Care for Our Community

 

PHONE: (520) 887-1010     FAX: (520) 887-1034      NWFDAZ.gov

 

GOVERNING BOARD

STUDY SESSION MEETING AGENDA

 

Northwest Fire District Administration Building

13535 North Marana Main Street

Marana, Arizona

 

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

 10:00 AM

 

 

The Northwest Fire District Governing Board will meet in Public Session for a Study Session Meeting on March 13, 2024, at 10:00 AM, in the Administration Building located at 13535 North Marana Main St., Marana, AZ.  The public will have physical access to the meeting space 30 minutes prior to the meeting start time.

 

The following topics will be subject to Governing Board consideration, discussion, approval, or other action. All items on the agenda are set for possible action.

 

The order of the Agenda may be changed by order of the Board.

 

1.

Call to Order / Roll Call / Affirmation of Quorum

 

 

2.

Pledge of Allegiance

 

3.

Public Forum

 

Speakers are limited to a three-minute oral presentation and may submit written comments of any length for Governing Board files. Those wishing to address the Governing Board should complete a Citizen Information Card prior to the meeting being called to order. The Governing Board is required under law to accept any materials presented. At the conclusion of the public forum, individual Board Members may respond to criticism made by those individuals who have addressed the Governing Board and may ask staff to review a matter and place it on a future agenda. However, Board Members may not discuss or take action on a matter raised during a call to the public, that is not already on the agenda, and are not obligated to comment upon materials or presentations made by the public.

 

4.

Business

 

A.

Overview, Discussion and Possible Action on Draft 2024-2025 Baseline Budget Package and Limited Assessed Property Values for Tax Year 2024-2025; Possible General Fund and Capital Fund Additions to the Draft 2024-2025 Baseline Budget; Any and All District Revenues and Expenses May Be Discussed and Acted Upon; The 2024-2025 Budget Process May Also Be Discussed; The Draft Budget's Potential Impact on the District Tax Rate May Also Be Discussed; Advantages and Disadvantages of any Budget Options May Also Be Discussed; Proposed Timing of Capital Expenses May Also Be Discussed

 

5.

Future Agenda Items

 

A Governing Board Member May Bring Forth General Topics for a Future Meeting Agenda. The Governing Board May Not Discuss, Deliberate or Take Any Action on the Topics Presented, Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02 (H).

 

 

Two Board Briefing Books containing material related to the Board Meeting are available for public review the day before and the day of the Board Meeting during office hours at the Administration Building located at 13535

N. Marana Main Street, Marana, Arizona 85653 – (520) 887-1010. The two Board Briefing Books are also available for public review at the Board Meetings. 

 

The Northwest Fire District Board may vote to go into Executive Session on any agenda item pursuant to ARS §38-431.03 (A)(3) for discussion and consultation for legal advice with the Fire District Attorney on the matter(s) as set forth in the agenda item. Pursuant to Board Policy, from time to time, it might be necessary for a Board Member to attend a Board meeting via speakerphone.

 

The Northwest Fire District Administration Building is accessible to persons with disabilities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), those persons with special needs, such as large-type face print or other reasonable accommodations, may request those through Heather Robey, by calling 887- 1010, ext. 2929, before the meeting.

 

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