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DRAFT Comprehensive Fire Service Study MEDINA, MINNESOTA Matrix Consulting Group Page 12 As expected, the higher call density is along the eastern section of the City that coincides with the heavier population density in that area. 2 Financial Resources The City of Medina receives approximately 73% of its financial resources from assessed property taxes. Other resources include licenses and permits, intergovernmental revenues, and transfers from other funds such as water, sewer, and storm water. Through the contracts with the fire departments the City provides operational funds and capital improvement funds. The amount for each of the contracted fire departments is based on the market value of the taxable properties in the service area and the number of calls for service as measured by the number of personnel hours expended. The table that follows illustrates the operational costs for each of the contracts for the past three years. Medina Operational Fire Protection Expenditures 2017 2018 2019 Hamel Fire Department $221,000 $238,000 $257,500 Loretto Fire Department $86,393 $88,985 $75,506 Maple Plain Fire Department $5,667 $5,837 $6,012 Long Lake Fire Department $26,111 $26,894 $23,165 Total $339,171 $359,716 $362,183 It is important to note, the previous table illustrates the contractual expenditures by the City of Medina. Each Fire Department will have differing income and expenditures due to other contracts and other fund-raising activities to support any additional costs to operate their department. Hamel Fire Department provides service to the largest section of the City, with Loretto Fire Department covering the second largest area. The operational costs have increased approximately 6.8% over the past three years. Three of the four departments are allocated funds to be used for capital improvements for equipment or facilities. The following table illustrates the capital improvement funds for the past three years.