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Toronto voters support bonds for fire trucks

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Toronto voters approved a bond issue for $3. 5 million to fund two new fire trucks, garnering 62. 84% support in the recent election. The funding will replace aging equipment, including a 1999 engine and a 2003 ladder truck, which City Fire Chief Bill Scheel noted are critical for maintaining community safety and low insurance rates. Homeowners will pay an annual tax to repay the bonds, with those owning homes appraised at $125,000 contributing $210.

39. Scheel indicated that the funds will be used promptly after the election results are certified on May 20, as it takes three years for the new vehicles to be constructed. The current engine had 28 safety-related failures last year, underlining the urgent need for replacement. The Toronto Fire Department operates solely on the city’s general fund, making this bond issue a significant community investment. Scheel thanked local volunteers for their efforts in promoting the bond's passage.

This measure highlights the city's commitment to ensuring robust fire services and public safety.

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