Fire Department Funding and Operations

 Fire Assessment Information

During the January 14, 2026 Regular Board Meeting, GCSD Board approved SCI Consulting Group to provide the most comprehensive, cost-effective proposal for development of a fire service funding ballot measure.

On April 8, 2026, SCI Consulting Group presented their Fire Protection & Emergency Response Services Benefit Assessment at the Regular Board Meeting.

Engineer's Fire Assessment PresentationSCI Engineer's Report

GCSD Board approved Resolution 09-2026 Initiating Proceedings, Providing Intention to Levy Assessments, Preliminarily Approving Engineer’s Report, and Providing for Notice of Hearing, and the Mailing of Assessment Ballots for the Groveland Community Services District, Fire Protection and Emergency Response Services Assessment and
Resolution 10-2026 Adopting Proposition 218 Assessment Ballot Proceedings Procedure.

 

We invite you to join our upcoming proposed fire measure community meetings at the Groveland Community Resilience Center, where we will discuss how assessments are calculated, provide sample rates by property type, walk you through how to successfully submit your ballot, and more.

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Meetings can be joined in-person or live streamed.
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GCSD Boundary

The image shows a map outlining the area around Pine Mountain Lake, near Groveland, California, with road names and features.

 

Anticipated Property Tax & GCSD Fund Balance versus CAL FIRE Contract

The graph shows financial projections over fiscal years FY26 to FY31 for Property Tax, Schedule "A" Contract, and Fund Balance Best Case.

 

What the Fire Assessment Pays For:

The image shows a pie chart detailing budget allocations: 53.4% for CAL FIRE, with funds for equipment, staffing, administration, and contingency.

 

 Fire Assessment Ballot Example

It's an envelope for property owners in Groveland containing an official ballot for a proposed fire protection assessment.

 

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