Troy Fire Service Optimization Electors Meeting 9_2025 v1

20 Year Fire Service Optimization Special Electors’ Meeting September 29, 2025 Qualified Electors • Resident of Troy for at least 28 days • Name • Address • Signature • Non-resident Troy property owners are not allowed to vote Review Electors Meeting Voting Guidelines and Actions Town of Troy Fire Service • The Town of Troy is served by 2 Fire Departments, split into 2 primary response areas: • The Hudson Fire Department (through a Joint Advisory Board consisting of the City of Hudson, Village of North Hudson, Town of Hudson, and the Town of Troy) • The River Falls Fire Department (through the River Falls Rural Fire Association, consisting of the Town of Clifton, Town of Kinnickinnic, Town of Pleasant Valley, Town of River Falls, and the Town of Troy) Existing Fire Service Boundaries (33%) River Falls Fire Department Hudson Fire Department Why Optimize Troy’s Service Now? (framework for the next 2 decades) • New 20 Year Contract between RFRFA and River Falls FD (2027) • $10 Million downtown station remodel/reconstruction • Continued residential growth in Town of Troy (5,600-10,000+) • Revised ISO/Verisk risk PPC criteria (> 5 miles = 10 (lowest rating)) • Changing insurance risk management (premiums and availability) • Potential Full Time enhancement to Hudson Fire Department • Faster First Truck • Reduced response burden on Volunteers (50%) • Proposed Nov 2026 Referendum Fire Service Costs are Significantly Increasing…even with no Town action • River Falls - Fire Station Remodel/Reconstruction ($10 Million) • Hudson – Partial Full Time Staffing ($1.5 Million/Year) • Increasing population and calls • Inflation • Costs expected to double Decision Options 1. Keep Existing Fire Boundary (33% HFD/67% RFFD) 2. Shift Fire Boundary to Match New EMS Boundary (50% HFD/50% RFFD) 3. Expanded Fire Boundary with Troy Substation (90% HFD/10% RFFD) 1. Keep Existing Fire Service Boundary (33%) River Falls Fire Department Hudson Fire Department 2. Match EMS Service Boundary (50%) River Falls Fire Department Hudson Fire Department 3. Expand Hudson Boundary w/ Substation (90%) River Falls Fire Department Hudson Fire Department Troy Fire Substation Opportunities to improve protection of People and Property in Troy 1. Keep Current Boundary (33%) • 33% of Town will see improved service • Hudson Full Time/Volunteer staffing (33%) 2. Match EMS Boundary (50%) • 50% of Town will see improved service • Shorter drive distance from Hudson Fire Station (20%) • Hudson Full Time/Volunteer staffing (50%) 3. Expand Substation Boundary (90%) • 90% of Town will see improved service • Shorter drive distance from Troy Substation (60%) • Hudson Full Time/Volunteer staffing (90%) • ISO Scores will improve for 40-50% of residents (insurance) Public Protection Classification (PPC®) program – ISO • ISO generally assigns Class 10 to properties beyond 5 road miles • Properties without a water source within 1,000 ft get an “X” • ISO rates fire departments, and individual properties for insurance companies 3. Troy Substation Option (90%) Service Enhancement to 90% of the Town Drive Distance From Fire Stations Current With Substation Troy Fire Substation – Capabilities ($2.5-3 Million Capital) • Rural/Residential equipment (ISO Requirements) • Fast Attack or other ISO qualified Pumper • Tender/Tanker for additional mobile Water • New well/on-site water storage • 4000-5000 Sq Ft Building with 3 Bays • High Capacity Well – Mann Valley (Existing) • “Dry” Water Hydrant – Cove Boat Launch (Existing) • 8-10 Volunteer Firefighters (Hudson Fire Department) Chinnock Lane, Example Site Layouts Troy Disposal Center with Fire Substation • If possible, the Disposal Center will remain at it’s current location • If not optimal, the Disposal Center will be relocated to the Glover Road site with the Town Hall and Shop. Hudson Fire Department Volunteer Response (First Truck – Average 18 Minutes) Fire 43% Vehicle 14% Medical 10% Hazard 14% Other 19% Incident Site Main Station Troy Substation 911 Call St. Croix County Dispatch 40-45 POC Volunteer Firefighters 8-10 POC Volunteer Firefighters Page All Firefighters Trucks respond as staffed • City of Hudson • Town of Hudson • Village of North Hudson • Town of Troy (90%) 1st Vehicle – assess and begin action Additional vehicles and firefighters as they arrive 600-700 Calls per Year Fire Department Full Time/Volunteer Response (First Truck – Estimated 10 Minutes, Reduced Burden on Volunteers) Fire 43% Vehicle 14% Medical 10% Hazard 14% Other 19% Incident Site Main Station Troy Substation 911 Call St. Croix County Dispatch 25 POC Volunteer Firefighters 8-10 POC Volunteer Firefighters Minimum 43% of calls (Fire Only) Trucks respond as staffed • City of Hudson • Town of Hudson • Village of North Hudson • Town of Troy (90%) 1st Vehicle – assess and begin action Additional vehicles and firefighters as they arrive 3-4 Full Time Firefighters 24/7 Single Truck Incidents 100% of calls (Fire and Other) Troy Estimated Costs by Boundary Choice Boundary HFD RFRFA Total 33% (Current) $107K $250K $357K 50% (EMS) $190K $115K $305K 90% (Substation) $215K $50K $265K Substation Loan $220K $0 $220K Total $485K 2027 Troy Costs 2026 Total: $240K Boundary HFD RFRFA Total 33% (Current) $200K $255K $455K 50% (EMS) $350K $120K $470K 90% (Substation) $395K $55K $450K Substation Loan $220K $0 $220K Total $670K 2028 Troy Costs Assumes Hudson Partial Full Time (To be considered in referendum proposed for Nov. 2026) Budget Options for all choices • Potential Revenue Sources • Increase Fire Call Charge (currently $800) • Grants for new station/equipment • Property Tax Increases • Loan – 20 Year Repayment • Operating Referendum • Budget Reductions • Assigned Fund Reduction • Road Reconstruction • Parks Boundary 2027 Additional Cost Tax/$500K EQV 33% (Current) $117K $39 50% (EMS) $65K $22 90% (Substation) $15K Substation 20 Yr Loan $220K Total $235K $78 If Funded from Tax Increase $6.60/Month 2025 Troy Taxes and Budget General, $441 Public Safety, $465 Public Works, $1,021 Parks, $89 Development, $142 Capital, $156 2025 Budget Property Tax for $500K assessed Value: $4,500-4,900/year (depending on school district) $370-410/month Substation (90%) Impact vs. (50%) for $500K Home +$56 per year, +4.67 per month Troy Property Taxes (9-10% of Total) Collected Property Taxes: $1,094K Troy Equalized Value Equalized Value: $1.4 Billion Approval Status - Substation • Substation boundary in new 20 year contract between RFRFA and City of River Falls – April 2025 • Troy Substation unanimously endorsed by Hudson Joint Fire Commission – August 2025 • MOU approved by Hudson City Council – September 15, 2025 • MOU approved by Troy Board – September 18, 2025 • Troy Electors’ Meeting – September 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM • Amended Contract between Troy and Hudson Benefits of 90% Boundary/Substation vs. 50% Boundary • Improved fire service for majority of Town residents • Shorter drive distances • More volunteers and equipment • Partial Full Time at Hudson Fire Station (if approved in 2026) • Improved ISO/PPC scores for properties more than 5 miles from current fire stations • Enhances Troy community pride and image • Improves future fire service options • Substation enhances future incorporation probability Drive Distance From Fire Stations Current With Substation Proposed Resolution Discussion and Action