The Cedar Hill Fire Protection District will ask voters on Aug. 4 to approve an $11.6 million bond issue that, if approved, would provide funds to replace the district’s aging equipment, provide more training opportunities and hire more firefighters.
Voters rejected the same bond issue, called Proposition Fire, in the April 8, 2025, election by just 14 votes. The issue requires a four-sevenths majority for passage.
The official ballot language reads: “Shall the Cedar Hill Fire Protection District issue its general obligation bonds in the amount of $11,600,000 for the purposes of acquiring, constructing, extending, renovating, improving, replacing, furnishing and equipping fire stations and related facilities; acquiring and equipping life-saving and firefighting vehicles; and acquiring emergency rescue, fire protection and firefighting apparatus and auxiliary equipment to carry out the objectives and purposes of the district, improve emergency services and reduce response times?”
If Prop Fire passes, the district’s current tax levy of $1.2261 per $100 of assessed valuation would likely be raised by 29 cents, to $1.5161.
Passage of the bond issue would cost the owner of a house valued at $200,000 by the county assessor’s office about $110 more per year, increasing from about $466 to $576 annually.
The district stated on its Facebook page that the improvements the bond issue proceeds would fund could result in a better Insurance Services Office rating for the district, which, in turn, could lead to lower homeowner’s insurance premiums for residents.
“With cutting-edge equipment and well-maintained facilities, we will improve response times and ensure firefighter safety, getting to (residents) faster in emergency situations,” the district stated. “Ongoing improvements aimed at reducing ISO ratings could mean lower insurance costs for our residents.”
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