The UH-1H+ Huey has been in service since 2013 for firefighting missions and other appropriate public missions, approved by management as the need arises. These particular aircraft are widely used on wildland fires and can be equipped with a 325 gallon fixed tank. A fixed tank eliminates the concern of a cargo hook attached Bambi Bucket over urban environments. This aircraft can also be used to transport fire fighters, emergency personnel and equipment during other disasters or Homeland Security events.
TAX RATE: TAX RATE: TRAVIS COUNTY ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 8.7 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $22.42.
