The Kane County Chronicle recently published an article discussing a potential expansion of the Fox River and Countryside Fire/Rescue District, which could come at the expense of the Elburn and Countryside Fire Protection District. According to court documents dated July 17, local voters have taken action by petitioning to remove certain areas from the Elburn district and transfer them to the Fox River district.
Pat Griffin, an attorney representing the Fox River district, outlined the proposed boundaries: the area is bordered by LaFox Road to the east, Anderson Road to the west, Campton Hills Road to the south, and Empire Road to the north. However, some agricultural land just north of Silver Glen Road is also included in the proposal.
Griffin noted that approximately 128 residents signed the petition, though the area is home to around 3,000 people. This petition serves as a way for voters to bring the issue before the public, with the question set to appear on the November 4 ballot. A judge must review the petition and assess key factors, such as whether the new territory would receive comparable emergency services and whether the disconnection would negatively impact the Elburn district.
On August 28, Kane County Circuit Judge David Akemann issued a ruling stating that the conditions for the transfer had been met. However, the Elburn Fire Protection District raised concerns about financial implications, arguing that there was insufficient evidence regarding how the disconnection would affect their expenses. The court document noted that very little data was provided on the financial impact of the change.
Only residents within the specific area under consideration will be allowed to vote on the disconnection. A simple majority is required for the process to move forward. The referendum is scheduled to be discussed during a special board meeting of the Fox River district on September 3, 2014, at 7 p.m.
The questions on the ballot are as follows:
- For making the transfer from the Elburn and Countryside Fire Protection District to the Fox River and Countryside Fire/Rescue District, remaining liable for a proportionate share of the bonded indebtedness outstanding as of the date of disconnection, if any, of the district from which disconnection is proposed and also assuming a proportionate share of the bonded indebtedness, if any, of the district to which transfer is proposed.
- Against making the transfer from the Elburn and Countryside Fire Protection District to the Fox River and Countryside Fire/Rescue District, remaining liable for a proportionate share of the bonded indebtedness outstanding as of the date of disconnection, if any, of the district from which disconnection is proposed and also assuming a proportionate share of the bonded indebtedness, if any, of the district to which transfer is proposed.
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