Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ – Bensenville Fire Protection Dist. #1
Below are just a few of our Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a “Fire Department” and a “Fire Protection District”?
A Fire Department is a department of a municipality that handles fire and ambulance, like the public works department takes care of streets, and so forth. It is controlled by the municipality and is financed by the municipality from their budget as they see fit. If the fire department need money for a new fire engine, the municipality may shift money into the fire department one year, and into the street repair budget the next. The money to pay for things can come from many sources, including property taxes, sales taxes, and the like.
A Fire Protection District, on the other hand, is a self governing body with no mayor or city council to report to. It gets most of its budget from property taxes, and has no access to money from alternate sources such as sales taxes. Its sole purpose is fire and ambulance services, and has no responsibility for other things. The board is appointed in accordance with state law.
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STATE OF THE DISTRICT BENSENVILLE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1 2021
CALENDAR YEAR 2021 has been a difficult year. The Bensenville Fire Protection District No. 1 maintains Fire and Ambulance Service for over 850 Parcels. During 2021, the District received 114 EMS calls. The District had total Operating Costs of $31,189. The District paid $106,870. to the City of Elmhurst and $148,811. to the Bensenville Fire Protection District for Fire and Ambulance Contracts. For the third year in a row, the Tax Levy for the District has gone down.
The District saved its taxpayers $460,000. House Bill 693 would result in an increase in the real estate taxes on the Residents of the District. A home with an Assessed Value of $300,000. would experience a tax increase of approximately $546. Under HB 693.
The Fire District Board of Trustees is committed to ensuring the safety and security of its Residents while being good stewards of our Tax Payer’s money.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Special Meeting Scheduled
03/16/2022 at 7:00 p.m.
@ Deer Park Leisure Center
1000 Wood Street
Bensenville, IL 60106
Everyone is welcome. Contact us with any questions.
2022 Meeting Schedule
February 23, 2022
March 16, 2022
May 25, 2022
July 20, 2022
September 14, 2022
September 28, 2022
November 16, 2022