Queen Creek public safety costs to swell as assessed property values increase
by Mike Sakal | Queen Creek Independent
As assessed property values in Queen Creek are continuing to increase with hopes of returning to recent recession values, so are the annual costs of public safety services to the town undergoing rapid growth in the southeast Valley.
Town officials are planning to continue using the maximum amount of property tax revenue — $7 million — toward an $18.1 million public safety budget — $11.5 million for the fire department, and $6.6 million for services from the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office.
The remainder of the EMS budget includes a $4.1 million or 28 percent increase from last year’s budget to help cover construction costs for a new northeast fire station, which will be covered by a portion of the General Fund’s revenue.
