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RE: ACCEPT STATEMENT OF PURPOSE OF LONGMONT FIRE PROTECTION
DISTRICT
WHEREAS , the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County,
Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home
Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the
affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS , pursuant to Section 32-1-208 , CRS , the Longmont Fire
Protection District has presented the Board with a Statement of
Purpose , a copy of said Statement being attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference , and
WHEREAS , after review, the Board deems it advisable to accept
said Statement of Purpose.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Statement of
Purpose of the Longmont Fire Protection District be, and hereby
is , accepted.
The above and foregoing Resolution was , on motion duly made
and seconded , adopted by the following vote on the 2nd day of
July, A.D. , 1986 .
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: 'Tnart Qh -e WELD COUNTY COLORADO
Weld County Clerk and Recorder _
and Clerk to the Board acd 1 nso Chairman
G r . a , o-Tem
Deputy County Clerk
EXCUSED
APPROVED A;- TO FORM: Gene R. Brantner
County Attorney ��-�
Frank _a hagu
860605
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
OF THE
LONGMONT FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
1. RECITALS. Section 32-1-208 C.R.S. requires each special district
which was formed prior to the enactment of Section 32-1-201 C.R.S. to
submit on or before July 1, 1986, a Statement of Purpose to the applica-
ble county or counties in which the district lies. The Longmont Fire
Protection District was formed by Order and decree of the Boulder County
District Court on January 3, 1961. At the time of organization, the
"service plan" requirement had not been enacted. Accordingly, this
Statement of Purpose is submitted in accordance with Section 32-1-208
C.R.S.
2. GENERAL STATEMENT OF PURPOSE. The Longmont Fire Protection District
(LFPD) was organized pursuant to Section 32-1-101 et seq. , C.R.S. as a
special district for the purpose of providing fire protection and related
services to its residents and taxpayers and the public in general . By
law, it is empowered to provide firefighting services, fire prevention
services and inspections, ambulance services, emergency medical services,
rescue services, and diving and grappling services. It is governed by a
five-member board of directors elected by the qualified voters of the
District as provided by statute.
3. SERVICES AND FACILITIES PROVIDED. The LFPD provides the following
services and facilities:
3. 1 Fire Protection Services.
3. 1. 1 Central Station. (Paid crew. )
1250 gallon per minute pumper
750 gallon per minute reserve pumper
7 operational firefighters working 24-hour shifts,
seven days per week
Part-time administrative employees
3. 1. 2 Mead Station. (Volunteer crew. )
750 gallon per minute pumper
2000 gallon tanker with 500 gpm pump
400 gallon per minute rescue pumper
1800 gallon reserve tanker
Up to 25 volunteers
3. 1.3 Niwot Station. (Volunteer crew. )
1250 gallon per minute pumper
2000 gallon tanker with 500 gpm pump
500 gallon per minute rescue pumper
750 gallon per minute reserve pumper
Up to 25 volunteers t t'
3. 1.4 Brownsville Station. (Volunteer crew. )
1250 gallon per minute pumper
2000 gallon tanker with 500 gpm pump
300 gallon per minute rescue pumper
1200 gallon reserve tanker
4 X 4 pickup truck
Up to 25 volunteers
3.2 Fire Prevention Services. Full -time Fire Marshal for code
enforcement, inspections, and plan review under the fire code.
Public informational programs to heighten awareness of fire safety
are also conducted, usually in conjunction with other public safety
agencies.
3.3 Ambulance Services. The District currently does not directly
provide ambulance services. Various independent ambulance service
companies operate within the District' s boundaries. However, the
District reserves the right to provide ambulance services in the
future as set forth in Section 32-1-1002 (1) (c) C.R.S. at the
discretion of its Board of Directors.
3.4 Emergency Medical Services. The District provides basic life
support and first response to medical emergencies.
3.5 Rescue Unit. The District currently does not directly provide
rescue services by way of a Rescue Unit. The District has committed
its volunteers in numerous search and rescue operations coordinated
by local law enforcement agencies. However, the District reserves
the right to provide rescue services by way of a Rescue Unit in the
future, as set forth in Section 32-1-1002(1 ) (c) C.R.S. , at the
discretion of its Board of Directors .
3.6 Diving and Grappling Services. The District currently does not
directly provide diving and grappling services. However, the
District reserves the right to provide diving and grappling services
in the future as set forth in Section 21-1-1002(1 )(c) C.R.S. , at the
discretion of its Board of Directors.
4. AREA SERVED. The LFPD serves an area lying generally in the
northeast portion of Boulder County including the unincorporated areas of
Niwot and Brownsville and the rural areas to the north, south and east of
the City of Longmont; and a portion of Weld County including the Town of
Mead, the Del Camino area , and certain sections east of I-25. A current
map of the District' s boundaries is attached hereto as Exhibit A and is
incorporated herein by reference. Exclusions and inclusions may be
effected as provided by law.
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5. MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS. The LFPD has mutual aid agreements,
providing for back-up and/or first response, with the following entities:
City of Longmont
Hygiene Fire Protection District
Cherryvale Fire Protection District
Berthoud Fire Protection District
Frederick Fire Protection District
Platteville Fire Protection District
Dacono Fire Protection District
City of Lafayette
Louisville Fire Protection District
6. FUTURE SERVICES. It is anticipated that development and growth will
continue in northeast Boulder County and southwest Weld County. Certain
portions of the District are being transformed by zoning and/or special
use permits from agricultural use to residential and commercial ,
especially along U.S. 287, Colorado 119, Interstate 25 and Colorado 66.
It is foreseeable that the District will meet the demand for services by
expanding its crews of paid and volunteer firefighters, constructing
additional stations, acquiring additional equipment, and creating
ambulance, rescue and diving units.
Financing will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors and may
include bond issuance and other general obligations of the District as
provided by statute.
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WILLIAM ,1. MCCARRCM1 June 26, 1986
Board of County Commissioners
Weld County
P. 0. Box 758
Greeley, Colorado 80632
Re: Statement of Purpose
Dear Commissioners:
This firm represents the Longmont Fire Protection District. Section 32-1-
208 C.R.S. requires that each special district which was formed prior to
the enactment of Section 32-1-201 C.R.S. (pertaining to service plans) must
submit on or before July 1, 1986, a statement of purpose to the applicable
county or counties in which the District lies.
Accordingly, enclosed is a statement of purpose submitted by the Longmont
Fire Protection District. This is also being submitted to the County
Commissioners of Boulder County.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call .
Very truly yours Richard N. Lyons
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LFPD-L.WCC
Enclosure
cc: Longmont Fire Protection District
Board of County Commissioners
Boulder County
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WILLIAM J MCCARRE', June 26, 1986
Board of County Commissioners
Boulder County
P. 0. Box 471
Boulder, Colorado 80306
Re: Statement of Purpose
Dear Commissioners:
This firm represents the Longmont Fire Protection District. Section 32-1-
208 C.R.S. requires that each special district which was formed prior to
the enactment of Section 32-1-201 C.R.S. (pertaining to service plans) must
submit on or before July 1, 1986, a statement of purpose to the applicable
county or counties in which the District lies.
Accordingly, enclosed is a statement of purpose submitted by the Longmont
Fire Protection District. This is also being submitted to the County
Commissioners of Weld County.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call .
Very truly yours,
Richard N. Lyons
RNL:ms
LFPD-L.BCC
Enclosure
cc: Longmont Fire Protection District
Board of County Commissioners
Weld County
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