THE GUIDE TO OUR INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE SUCCESS
Vision
The Vision of Bexar County ESD No. 2 Fire Department is to position the fire district, operationally, financially, and politically, through and beyond economic uncertainty while creating a predictable, sustainable future.
Mission
The Mission of Bexar County ESD No. 2 Fire Department is to protect and enhance the safety and well-being of those who reside, visit and travel through our district. Bexar County ESD No. 2 Fire Department is committed to creating a safer community through education, prevention, preparedness, and effective emergency response.
Guiding Principles
- We are committed to the protection of life, property and the environment.
- We are committed in recruiting and maintaining a safe, healthy, well-trained, and high-performing workforce.
- Our fire protection district is the reason for our existence and will strive to deliver comprehensive safety services of the highest quality.
- We will foster and sustain the trust of our district and each other, while also protecting that confidence through our attitude, conduct, and actions.
- All members of our diverse district are entitled to our industry’s best practices.
- We will serve our communities with Fairness, Honor, Integrity and Courage.
- We will pursue safe, effective, timely, economical, and measurable solutions in providing emergency services to the citizens of our district.
- We will consistently provide professional, skilled, trained courteous, and compassionate customer service.
- We will be sensitive to the changing needs of our district.
MEET THE COMMISSIONERS
Bexar County Emergency Services District No. 2 is a taxing authority that is governed by Texas Health and Safety Code 775 and other Texas Laws. Emergency Services Districts consists of 5 Commissioners. Bexar County ESD No. 2 currently has 5 Commissioners on its board, all of which are actively serving.
David Harris
President
dharris@esd2.org
Richard Cash
Vice President
rcash@esd2.org
Justen Noakes
Secretary
jnoakes@esd2.org
Christopher Rait
Treasurer
crait@esd2.org
Brian Fite
Assistant Treasurer
bfite@esd2.org
What is an Emergency Services District (ESD)?
An Emergency Services District (ESD) is a political subdivision of the State of Texas, similar to a School District, Library District or Hospital District. Depending on the ESD’s creation documents, an ESD can provide fire protection, emergency medical services or both. A board of five commissioners governs ESDs and operates independently from the county government. In most counties in Texas, the County Commissioners Court appoints the commissioners to two-year terms. Commissioners are elected for ESDs in Harris, Orange, and Smith counties, as well as for ESDs that exist in more than one county.
The voters approved Bexar County ESD No. 2 in May of 2003.
How does an ESD get funding?
ESDs are allowed to levy ad valorem (property) tax. The Texas Constitution states that ESDs may tax up to $0.10 per $100 of property valuation. The ESD’s creation documents establish the district’s initial tax rate.
ESDs may also collect sales tax, provided an election is held and voters approve this power. In Texas, 8.25% is the maximum allowed sales tax rate. The state collects 6.25%, leaving 2% available to eligible local jurisdictions, including ESDs. An ESD may collect anywhere from .125% to 2% of the local sales tax rate depending on availability and subject to voter approval.
ESDs are also allowed to bill for services provided, such as emergency medical services or fire protection, if it so chooses.
Bexar County ESD No. 2 levies an ad valorem (property) tax of $0.083941 per $100.00 of property tax valuation and a local sales tax of 1.5%.
Bexar County ESD No. 2 - Financial Information
BUDGET COMPARISON
FY2023-2024 Budgeted
Financial Information
Total Income: $33,469,000
Total Expense: $65,956,000
Ad Valorem Revenue
Budgeted Amount: $13,750,000
Ad Valorem Tax Rate
$0.083941/$100 Valuation
Sales Tax Revenue
Proposed Amount: $14,000,000
Budgeted Dollar Amount
Change From Previous Year
Amount Change
Revenue Increase: $6,217,100
Expense Increase: $19,314,068
Ad Valorem Revenue Amount Change
Income Increase: $1,350,000
Ad Valorem Tax Rate
Decrease of $0.003806/$100
Sales Tax Revenue Amount Change
Income Increase: $3,000,000
Budgeted Percentage
Change From Previous Year
Percentage Change
Income Increase: 22.81%
Expense Increase: 41.14%
Ad Valorem Revenue Percent Change
Income Increase: 10.88%
Ad Valorem Tax Rate
Decrease of 4.34%
Sales Tax Revenue Percent Change
Income Increase: 27.27%
3 Year Budget Comparison
FY2023-2024 Budgeted
Financial Information
Tax Rates
Ad Valorem Adopted Tax Rate
$0.0083941/$100 Valuation
Sales Tax Rate
$0.015 (1.5%)
Income: $33,469,000
Expense: $65,956,000
M&O Ad Valorem Tax Amount
$13,750,000
M&O Ad Valorem Tax Rate
$0.083941/$100 Valuation
Debt Service Ad Valorem Tax Rate
$0.00/$100 Valuation
FY2022-2023 Budgeted
Financial Information
Tax Rates
Ad Valorem Tax Rate
$0.087747/$100 Valuation
Sales Tax Rate
$0.015 (1.5%)
Income: $27,251,900
Expense: $44,941,932
M&O Ad Valorem Tax Amount
$12,400,000
M&O Ad Valorem Tax Rate
$0.087747/$100 Valuation
Debt Service Ad Valorem Tax Rate
$0.00/$100 Valuation
FY2021-2022 Budgeted
Financial Information
Tax Rates
Ad Valorem Tax Rate
$0.096639/$100 Valuation
Sales Tax Rate
$0.015 (1.5%)
Income: $27,800,390
Expense: $25,335,250
M&O Ad Valorem Tax Amount
$11,061,000
M&O Ad Valorem Tax Rate
$0.096639/$100 Valuation
Debt Service Ad Valorem Tax Rate
$0.00/$100 Valuation