In May 2025, Hoodland Fire District voters approved Measure 3-625, authorizing up to $19.145 million in General Obligation Bonds to fund a new Main Fire Station and critical equipment.

This page serves as your trusted source for bond program updates, financial reporting, and project milestones — ensuring that your tax dollars are spent responsibly, transparently, and in alignment with what was promised.

📌 About the Bond (Measure 3-625)

Approved Amount: $19,145,000
Estimated Initial Tax Rate: $0.78 per $1,000 of assessed value
Approved By Voters: May 20, 2025

🔍 What Will the Bond Fund?

The bond proceeds will be used for the following:

• Construction of a new Main Fire Station on adjacent, donated land
  The new facility will include:
  • Administrative offices
  • A publicly reservable community room
  • Living and private sleeping quarters for firefighters
  • A physical training room
  • Modern apparatus bays
  • Mechanical and equipment rooms
• Public and staff parking improvements, including:
  • Public parking for station visitors and community garden users
  • 12 dedicated spaces for Mt. Hood Express park-n-ride
  • Turn-around space for Mt. Hood Express buses
  • Secure, gated parking for District staff and firefighters
• Replacement of furniture, fixtures, and office equipment for the new station
• Retaining professional services:
  • Otak, Inc. as Owner’s Representative
  • Mackenzie Architecture for facility design
  • Inline Construction as the General Contractor
• Expenses related to bond issuance and implementation

Additionally, the project includes a unique inter-agency collaboration:
The U.S. Forest Service has committed $5.6 million to create a dedicated space within the new station for its wildland fire operations — a first-of-its-kind partnership in the region.

🛠️ Project Timeline & Progress

📈 Financial Transparency

We are committed to keeping you informed on how every dollar is spent.

• Quarterly Bond Reports
  Financial updates and project status presented at public Board of Directors meetings and posted here.
• Annual Independent Financial Audit
  Each year, an external audit of bond fund management will be conducted and published on this page.
• Public Access to Bond Records
  All bond-related records, reports, and meeting minutes will be accessible online and available upon request.

📂 Financial Reports (Coming Soon)

📣 Public Communication Commitments

• Dedicated project updates via this webpage and social media
• Quarterly newsletters and project reports
• Press releases at major milestones
• Public tours and open houses during construction phases
• 24/7 access to bond project FAQs, updates, and contacts

📑 Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What will this cost taxpayers?

A: The estimated initial tax rate is $0.78 per $1,000 of assessed value. For a home assessed at $220,000, the cost would be approximately $171.60 annually, or $14.30 per month.

Q: Why is a new fire station needed?

A: The current Main Fire Station is outdated and no longer meets the operational needs of Hoodland Fire District #74 or the growing community we serve. Key limitations include:

• Inadequate sleeping quarters for staff and volunteers, limiting overnight coverage and response times
• Lack of community meeting space for public engagement, education, and outreach
• No drive-through apparatus bays, making it difficult to safely move emergency vehicles in and out
• Insufficient space for projected growth, staffing, and equipment needs
• Inability to support co-located operations with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), which is critical for regional wildland fire response

Q: Is there a citizen oversight committee?

A: While Measure 3-625 did not require a formal citizen oversight committee, Hoodland Fire District ensures public accountability through quarterly Board reports, annual independent audits, and this dedicated transparency webpage.

📞 Contact

Scott Kline, Division Chief
📞 (503) 622-3256
📧 scottkline@hoodlandfire.gov

Click here for the May 20, 2025 Clackamas County Special District Election Results