Fire Department Funding and Operations
In 2013, GCSD entered into a cooperative Schedule A Agreement with CAL FIRE, under which CAL FIRE provides fire protection and emergency response personnel and services, fully funded by GCSD.
The Groveland Fire Station, apparatus, and equipment are owned and maintained by GCSD. These assets, along with the Schedule A Agreement, are completely funded through the District’s allocated share of property tax revenue generated within its boundaries.
| Ballot Category | Number of Ballots | Weighted Assessment Amount | Weighted Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invalid Ballots | 12 | $5,377.58 | N/A |
| Valid Ballots Processed | 1,515 | $713,175.95 | 100% |
| Yes Votes | 633 | $281,722.08 | 39.50% |
| No Votes | 882 | $431,453.87 | 60.50% |
The proposed Fire Assessment did not pass with a weighted percentage of 60.50% No Votes to 39.50% Yes Votes.
1,527 assessment ballots were returned and received prior to the close of the public hearing that began on July 8, 2026. This represents a 42.99% ballot return rate on the 3,552 ballots mailed.
Completed ballots must be received on or before July 8, 2026 at 9:00 am.
If you have not received your ballot, please call the District Administrative Office at 209-962-7161.
During the January 14, 2026 Regular Board Meeting, GCSD Board approved SCI Consulting Group to provide the most comprehensive, cost-effective proposal for development of a fire service funding ballot measure.
On April 8, 2026, SCI Consulting Group presented their Fire Protection & Emergency Response Services Benefit Assessment at the Regular Board Meeting.
Engineer's Fire Assessment PresentationSCI Engineer's ReportNon-Technical Corrections and Text Additions to the Fire Protection and Emergency Response Services Assessment Engineer’s ReportGCSD Board approved Resolution 09-2026 Initiating Proceedings, Providing Intention to Levy Assessments, Preliminarily Approving Engineer’s Report, and Providing for Notice of Hearing, and the Mailing of Assessment Ballots for the Groveland Community Services District, Fire Protection and Emergency Response Services Assessment and
Resolution 10-2026 Adopting Proposition 218 Assessment Ballot Proceedings Procedure.
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Groveland Community Services District Fire Department
Notice of Opportunity to Submit Written Objection:
AB2257 Notice
Fire Funding
