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Causes of County Revenue Decline

In 2004, Gladwin County lost State Revenue sharing revenue of $431,000/year. The loss continued until 2012 (8 years). Total impact of $3.4 million in revenue lost to the County's general operating fund. The taxable value of the County has dropped from $975 million in 2009 to $933 million in 2013, creating a shortage in revenue tax collection by $184,808.57 over 5 years. Department revenue has decreased, causing the County to use fund balance reserves to balance budgets in 2009 2013.

Gladwin County Public Safety Millage November 5, 2013

dbes this mean to the residents of Q(ad\vin County?
A successful vote will allow for the continuation of the County's current public safety effort. An unsuccessful vote will result in a significant reduction in law enforcement personnel. (Sheriff Deputies and Animal Control). A successful vote will prove commendable that the three governmental units, Gladwin County, the City of Gladwin and the City of Beaverton, are working together for the common good of the community.

Beaverton City Police Department

Successful millage: Add one (1) full time officer Increase patrol hours Provide faster response time to victim complaints and school emergencies An Officer would be available for evening patrol Unsuccessful Millage: Possible elimination of the Police Department Delayed responses to emergencies

May result in an increase in crime rate

{In 2012 Beaverton City P.D. had an 80% crime solvability rate)

"If the public safety mill age passes, the Beaverton City Police Department would increase patrol coverage to help keep the community safe. I believe it is important to have a proactive and community oriented Police Department".
Kerry Posey, Beaverton City Administrator Gladwin City Police Department Successful Millage: Maintain current staffing levels Provide efficient response time to all emergency calls and complaints within the City of Gladwin Unsuccessful Millage: In 2012. the City had to eliminate one (1) full time officer due to budget restraints. There will be a long term reduction in patrol hours Slower response time to emergencies

"The Board of Commissioners over the past several years has been committed to resolving our financial challenges. We have tirelessly reviewed many options and evaluated our current situation repeatedly. By teaming up with the Cities of Beaverton and Gladwin, this cost saving effort is our best option to protect the law enforcement service to our communities. I appreciate the time and concern of all of the residents and look forward to working together with you through these difficult times. "
Josh Reid, Board Chairman

a Tax Tayer, 'what can you expect if this miCCage passes?

An interlocal agreement will be drafted between Gladwin County and Beaverton and Gladwin Cities for cooperative law enforcement measures. Beaverton City will receive $40,000, and Gladwin City $60,000, in millage benefits.

"Safety is important for everyone in Gladwin County. If this millage passes it will help maintain public safety long term ".
Bob Moffit, Gladwin City Administrator

Animal Control - 2009 to July 2013 Statistics 2009 - 549 dogs & 594 cats (taken in) 2010-541 dogs & 661 cats, 1574 complaints 2011 - 566 dogs & 740 cats, 1456 complaints 2012 - 356 dogs & 602 cats, 1127 complaints 2013 - 225 dogs & 275 cats, 864 complaints
"A successful millage will ensure the same service, staffing levels and hours of operation that the Animal Control currently offers. Without this millage, the department will be reduced to a single officer which will result in the following: No pick up of stray animals Reduced hours of operation No staffing to work with rescue groups, resulting in higher euthanasia rates No after hours service Any other restrictions as directed by the Board of Commissioners " James Maveai, Animal Control Officer

QCacfwin County TaxaBCe

Average County Taxable Value = $32,036 Cost to Taxpayer $32. 04 The table below shows the average taxable value (based on the proposed 1 mil increase) by township and the cost to each tax payer based on that average taxable value. Average TV Cost Beavetton Twp. $30.640 $30.64 Bentley $32,471 $32.47 Billings $30,247 $30.25 Bourret $24,912 $24.91 Buckeye $29,115 $29.12 Butman $34,236 $34.24 Clement $31,004 $31.00 Gladwin Twp. $38,978 $38.98 Grim $24,760 $24.76 Grout $29,812 $29.81 Hay $21,953 $21.95 Sage $34,260 $34.26 Secord $41,952 $41.95 Sherman $24,565 $24.57 Tobacco $41,522 $41.52 Beaverton City $27,615 $27.62 Gladwin City $27,414 $27.41
Data prepared by: William O. Mason, Gladwin County Equalization Director "A successful millage will GUARANTEE funding for our law enforcement and public safety efforts. During financially difficult times it has unfortunately become common talk to cut our public safely sector nationwide. These type of comments are exactly why we have decided to GUARANTEE funds, specifically for our public safety efforts As previously mentioned we have made every effort to reduce where we could. Our options are narrowed to the point that if the millage is unsuccessful, we will have to make cuts across the board to public safety and possibly any department that public safely effects! It is EXTREMEL Y important that we have your input and guidance necessary to meet our obligations and statutory requirements ". Josh Reid. Board Chairman

(gCacfwin County TubCic Safety MiCCa0e Question

Knew the facts......

Gladwin County Sheriffs Department Staffing Levels 2002 2012 2 Lieutenant 1 Sergeants 4 2 1 Detective 1 Deputies 11 10 Calls for Service 10,293 17,173
"When I became Sheriff in 2002, Gladwin County Sheriffs Office had 20 Certified Officers available to respond to 10,293 calls for service. Over the past ten years, we have been reduced to 16 Certified Officers, while the calls for service have increased to 17,173 as reported in 2012. This equals a 20% personnel reduction and a 67% increase in calls for service. We have worked with the Board of Commissioners and the community to reduce our budgets and still provide a quality police service. Any further cuts to our staffing levels will greatly reduce the service we can provide. Response times will be drastically delayed, community services will be reduced or eliminated, and the overall quality of police services, as they relate to crime being solved, will be compromised". Mike Shea, Gladwin County Sheriff

Shall the County of Gladwin levy up to one mil ($1.00 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) for a period of five (5) years, 2013 to 2017, inclusive (commencing with the December 2013 tax billing) to provide funding to maintain public safety services (law enforcement and animal control) for Gladwin County and the Cities of Beaverton and Gladwin which levy is in addition to the limitations set forth in Section l.IX(6) of Article IX of the Michigan Constitution of 1963. It is anticipated that the levy will raise $933,662.00 in the first year.

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