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2002 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
Active Projects
118. | PROJECT: | Story Fire District Supply | | | | | |
| LEVEL: | II |
| SPONSOR: | Story Fire District |
| LOCATION: | Sheridan County |
| PROGRAM: | New Development |
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| EXISTING LEGISLATION: |
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Purpose |
Chapter |
Session |
Account |
Appropriation |
Due Date |
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Level II |
86 |
2001 |
I |
$24,000 |
2002 |
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PROJECT INFORMATION:
The Story Fire District is a Sheridan County fire district that has been in existence since 1952 and
presently serves the southern portion of the county south of Meade Creek and includes the
Community of Story (unincorporated). A recognized shortfall in the district's ability to effectively
respond to fire emergencies is due to a lack of a central, reliable year round water supply. The
closest surface water source to a fire serves as the district's supply for fighting the fire. In the winter
months, when surface water is frozen over, the only reliable supply is from the Story Fish Hatchery,
which is at a remote location in relation to the whole district.
The district is planning upgrades by moving its base of operation to a new location, building a new
fire station, and replacing out-dated equipment. In addition, the district board wishes to improve the
ISO (Insurance Services Office) rating for the district from its present rating of 9 to a rating of 7.
WWDC funding is sought for test drilling for development of a ground water supply source that is
nearby and reliable in winter months. Drilling is anticipated to commence in early 2002.
RECOMMENDED LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
No legislative action required.
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