COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH
OVERSIGHT DIVISION
FISCAL NOTE
LR No.: 0699-05
Bill No.: Perfected SCS for SB 202
Subject: Fire Protection: Water Resources
Type: Original
Date: March 18, 2003
FISCAL SUMMARY
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
| Total Estimated
Net Effect on General Revenue Fund |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
| Total Estimated
Net Effect on Other State Funds |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
Numbers within parentheses: ( ) indicate costs or losses.
This fiscal note contains 4 pages.
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
| Total Estimated
Net Effect on All Federal Funds |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
| Local Government | $0 | $0 | $0 |
ASSUMPTION
Department of Public Safety- Fire Safety officials assume no fiscal impact.
Officials of the City of Fulton stated that the marginal cost of water is $0. Officials assume that this proposal could have a positive impact to their city. This proposal would allow the city access to rural water supplies. Officials stated they currently provide water at no cost to fire entities during times of emergencies. Officials assume no fiscal impact.
Officials of the Kansas City Manager's Office stated this proposal would have little or no fiscal impact.
Officials of the Eureka Fire Protection District assume no fiscal impact.
Officials of the City of Rolla stated this proposal would have minimal cost to their city. Officials stated they currently supply water for the City fire department and on occasion they provide water without compensation to rural fire departments that are outside the city. Officials stated that this proposal would limit the City's future ability to limit access to city water without compensation from the rural fire departments, but the loss would not likely exceed $3,000 to $5,000 annually.
ASSUMPTION (continued)
Officials of the City of Springfield assume no fiscal impact.
Oversight assumes most cities and water districts currently supply water in cases of an emergency and assume no fiscal impact.
Entities not responding to requests are as follows: The Cities of : St. Joseph, Independence, Columbia, and St. Louis. The Fire Protection Districts of : Logan-Rogersville, and Raytown
| FISCAL IMPACT - State Government | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
| $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FISCAL IMPACT - Local Government | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
| $0 | $0 | $0 |
FISCAL IMPACT - Small Business
No direct fiscal impact to small businesses would be expected as a result of this proposal.
DESCRIPTION
This act allows access to the water supply of a water corporation, municipality, or public water supply district for the purpose of filling mobile equipment during an emergency where life or property are in peril, regardless of non-payment.
Authorization from the effected water supply governing body is required prior to pumping of water from the system. Hard suction connections may not be used in obtaining water from a public water supply. Within fifteen days following the use of water in an emergency situation the fire protection service shall provide the governing body of the source of water an estimated amount of water utilized. Under no circumstance shall an entity be authorized to deplete a water supply to a pressure less than the minimum pounds per square inch as required by law or regulation.
Any entity which contemplates using water for emergency services must provide its personnel with adequate training. A fire protection service shall be liable for any damages caused by it to any part of the water supply system from which water is taken.
DESCRIPTION (continued)
This legislation is not federally mandated, would not duplicate any other program and would not require additional capital improvements or rental space.
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Department of Public Safety- Fire Safety
Kansas City Manager's Office
City of Fulton
Eureka Fire Protection District
City of Springfield
NOT RESPONDING
City of Columbia
City of St. Louis
City of St. Joseph
City of Independence
Raytown Fire Protection District
Logan-Rogersville Fire Protection District
Mickey Wilson, CPA
Director
March 18, 2003