LLANO COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #5 OVERVIEW

Emergency Services Districts (ESD's) are sub-divisions of the State of Texas and are created by local citizens in a community to provide funding for emergency medical and/or fire services. On November 8, 2022, Llano County ESD #5 was approved by the Voters within the boundaries of the Llano County Precinct 108 thereby creating an on-going funding source for a variety of "Emergency Services" for the City of Sunrise Beach Village, and Kingsland Communities of Bridgepoint, Lakewood Forest, and Comanche Rancherias. "Emergency Services" include fire protection and suppression services, including structural and wildland firefighting to protect people and property; emergency medical First Responder organization services, rescue from motor vehicle accidents, technical rescue and other rescue operations, and other emergency assistance to the public

Llano County ESD #5 is a taxing entity that can levy up to 10 cents per $100 valuation on properties within the district. The ESD is governed by a Board of five Emergency Services Commissioners who are appointed by the Llano County Commissioner's Court. 

Llano County Emergency Services District #5 accomplishes the provision of Emergency Services through contracting for and managing the provision of effective Emergency Services in a fiscally responsible manner that will continue to build upon, enhance, and achieve sustainable Emergency Services for the safety and wellbeing of those who reside in or visit the District.

This is achieved by:

1. Establishing a tax rate each year for the District (also known as Llano Precinct 108) that adequately reflects the anticipated expenses in providing emergency services, and other related expenses, e.g. topic specific contracts, training, and emergency reserve, in compliance with the applicable State laws and regulations.

   2. Providing emergency services by contracting such services with an established fire department or managing and

       operating a fire service provider and working with the provider to improve and enhance the quality of emergency

       services.

   3. Providing funds to advance the level of service through continuing education, enhancements to Emergency

       Services abilities, and gathering of information through contracts or in-house resources to improve the

       knowledge of the District.

   4. Maintaining a reserve fund, such that the District can withstand significant loss of income as a result of a disaster,

        provide for replacement equipment lost in a major disaster or incident in whole or in part, meet unanticipated

        needs during a fiscal year, and meet the State rules and regulations.

    5. Conducting all meetings and maintaining District files in a manner that meets or exceeds State rules and

        regulations for being open and accessible to the public and maintaining communications with the public

        utilizing appropriate available media, including the Emergency Services District website.

    6. Reviewing the Mission Statement at the beginning of each fiscal year to determine as to its continued

        applicability, and making changes, additions and modifications as needed.