Calcasieu Parish

Shall Ward One Fire Protection District No. One of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, incur debt and issue bonds in an amount not exceeding $1,750,000 for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) years from the date thereof, with interest at a rate not exceeding eight (8%) percent per annum, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing and improving, buildings, machinery and equipment, including both real and personal property, and purchasing fire trucks and other fire fighting equipment to be used in giving fire protection to the property within the District, title to which shall be in the public, which said bonds shall be retired with, paid from and secured by ad valorem taxes on all taxable property within the limits of Ward One Fire Protection District No. One of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, sufficient in rate and amount to pay said bonds in principal and interest?

Shall Ward One Fire Protection District No. One of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, levy and collect a tax not exceeding 7.00 mills for a period not to exceed ten (10) years beginning in 2003, in excess of and in addition to other taxes levied by the District, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining or operating fire protection or emergency medical service facilities, vehicles and equipment, both movable and immovable property, owned or used by the District directly or indirectly to provide fire protection or emergency medical service within the District, including without limitation, salaries and benefits of fire district personnel, the cost of obtaining water, communication, equipment, uniforms and other materials and supplies, the cost of fire hydrant rentals and service, the cost of fuel, insurance and maintenance for vehicles and equipment, the cost of insurance, utilities and upkeep of buildings and grounds, and all other maintenance and operating costs, title to which shall be in the public?