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	Name:	jdlake -
	Subject:	Nazi's on Paces Point?
	Date:	3/9/2008 10:29:26 PM

Pace's Point Volunteer Fire District and StillWaters Volunteer Fire District are true fire districts that were established under AL State Law (they are the only two in Tallapoosa County). That means that a number of years ago they both held public referendums for all property owners in each defined district to (1) Establish as a legal Fire District and (2) Set a rate for the annual fire assessment. Over the years, they have each held additional referendums to adjust the assessment fees for the many cost of living increases. The property owners in these Districts had total control over these decisions through their voting power. Under State Law, failure of property owners to pay the fire assessment is handled much in the same manner as failure to pay property taxes (liens, auctions, etc.). Each District has their own set guidelines (bylaws, articles of incorporation, etc.) to handle non-payment of assessments, and their own approach for collections. This income simply keeps them functioning and able to provide quality fire protection and rescue services to their respective Districts. It also helps to pay the many liability costs associated with doing business (liability insurance, workers comp, vehicle and building insurance, etc.). The other volunteer fire departments in Tallapoosa County survive solely from the generous donations of the people that live in their protection area. However, many of them suffer do to a lack of established, bugeted income. Tallapoosa County does not subsidize the VFD's through special taxes like many counties in AL do, so the VFD's are left to fend for themselves. I hope that this info sheds some light on your situation, and I encourage you to call or stop by the VFD to talk with them directly.