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North DeKalb Fire Authority
City of Chamblee
Thursday, April 25, 2013 -- 1:30 pm

Meeting Agenda: Discussion of the NDFA

1.   Background information
a. Why consider a new Fire Department?
 b. Why consider a multi-city Authority?

2.   Review current DeKalb County service level
a. 4-6-8 minute response time analysis
 b. DeKalb County station locations c. Personnel and capital equipment

3.   Proposed governing model
a. NDFA Board of Directors
 b. Elements of an Intergovernmental Agreement

4.   Financial impact
a. Millage rate
b. HOST issue (tax implications)
c. HOST issue (capital financing)
d. Bond financing
 e. Future assessments

5.   Proposed service delivery model
a. Station acquisitions b. Station relocations c. New stations d. Personnel and capital equipment e. Call processing and dispatching

6. Next steps
a. Meetings with City Council members b. Public hearings c. Formal feasibility study by an outside party d. Legislative adjustments