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HARRIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO.16 ANNOUNCES CONSTRUCTION OF TWO FACILITIES

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Harris County Emergency Services District No. 16, Klein, TX (February 2021) – The Harris County Emergency Services District No. 16 plans to begin construction in the next thirty days on a 27,000 square foot administration building and a 10,000 square foot maintenance facility.  The anticipated project completion is August 2023.  LDF Construction Inc. of Montgomery County, Texas was selected as the general contractor. The architectural design was provided by Brown Reynolds Watford, Dallas, Texas.  Government Capital Corporation, Southlake, Texas is providing financing for the project.

“Having financed other projects with Government Capital Corporation, I appreciate their knowledge and expertise of municipal financing and the staff’s ability to keep our team informed along the way,” stated Mike Pate, Commissioner of Harris County ESD No. 16.  “Government Capital provided us with a very competitive rate.”

“It was a great experience working through the complexities of this financing with Mike Pate and the Commissioners at Harris County ESD No. 16,” remarked Landon Newton, Senior Vice president, Government Capital Corporation.  “We take great pride in assisting first responders reach their goals and objectives to better serve their communities.”

About Harris County Emergency Service District No. 16
Harris County Emergency Services District No. 16 is in Klein, Texas, a suburb of Houston. This combination fire department serves 52 square miles and 180,000 residents. The department serves a diversified area of single-family dwellings, high-density apartment complexes, high-rise condominiums, commercial buildings, a hospital, an FAA controlled airport and numerous commercial retail centers. The District contracts with Klein Volunteer Fire Department as the provider of fire and rescue services to the community. For more information visit www.hcesd16.org.

About Government Capital Corporation
Government Capital Corporation is a leading public finance firm providing professional financial services to Emergency Service Districts and all local governmental entities. Since its founding in 1992, the company has successfully completed thousands of municipal financings exceeding $4 billion in Texas and across the country. For more information, visit www.govcap.com.

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WILSON COUNTY ESD NO. 5 ACQUIRES NEW APPARATUS

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Wilson County Emergency Services District No. 5, Floresville, TX (February 2021) – Wilson County Emergency Services District No. 5 announces the recent delivery of a 2020 Pierce PUC Enforcer Pumper truck from Siddons Martin Emergency Group, LLC. A traditional “Push-In” ceremony will soon be scheduled. “This apparatus has a 1,000-gallon storage capacity and can pump 1,500 gallons per minute,” stated Adam Strzelczyk, Fire Chief of Wilson County Emergency Services District No. 5. Government Capital Corporation, Southlake Texas provided the financing for the acquisition.

“Government Capital Corporation’s knowledge and expertise of the unique needs of fire departments was a great overall value to us,” remarked Adam Strzelczyk, Fire Chief Wilson County ESD No. 5. “I appreciate the ease and straightforward nature of the process.”

“It was a privilege to work with Chief Adam Strzelczyk on this important procurement,” stated Kevin Lerner, Senior Vice President of Government Capital Corporation. “We take great pride in being able to provide financings that enable first responders to better serve their communities.”

About Wilson County Emergency Services District No. 5
Wilson County Emergency Services District No. 5 is in Floresville, Texas about 35 miles southeast of San Antonio. Wilson County ESD No. 5 provides fire and rescue services to an area with 226 square miles and a population of more than 17,000. The district averages 275 calls annually with 26 volunteer firefighters and one paid firefighter.

About Government Capital Corporation
Government Capital Corporation is a leading public finance firm providing professional financial services to Emergency Service Districts and all other local governmental entities. Since its founding in 1992, the company has successfully completed thousands of municipal financings exceeding $4 billion in Texas and across the nation. For more information, visit www.govcap.com.

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SILVERHILL ACQUIRES NEW APPARATUS

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Silverhill, AL (January 2021) – The Silverhill Fire Department announces the recent delivery of a new tanker truck.  The 2021 E-One VMT2 tanker truck increases the pump capacity to 1,250 GPM and storage capacity to 2,000 gallons, stated Josh Rice, Silverhill Fire Chief.  “Additionally, the new truck increased firefighter capacity to five firefighters.”  Sunbelt Fire Incorporated; in Fairhope, Alabama was selected as the equipment provider. Government Capital Corporation, Southlake Texas provided the financing for the acquisition.

“Government Capital Corporation’s knowledge and expertise of the unique needs of fire departments was a great overall value to us,” remarked Josh Rice, Silverhill Volunteer Fire Department. “The tax-exempt lease purchase was a simple and straightforward process.”

“It was a privilege to work with Chief Josh Rice on this important procurement,” stated Marti Sauls of Government Capital Corporation. “This tanker truck will meet their needs for many years.”

About Silverhill

Silverhill is located in Baldwin County with a population of 1,000.  Steeped in a rich Swedish and Czech heritage, Silverhill has maintained its’ small-town charm through decades of growth and development.  Silverhill’s first schoolhouse built in 1898, is now the town library.  Upon entering Silverhill you will be greeted with a sign that reads, “Welcome to Silverhill, A Good Place to Live.”  For more information visit,  www.silverhillalabama.com.

About Government Capital Corporation

Government Capital Corporation is a leading public finance firm providing professional financial services to Fire Departments and all other local governmental entities. Since its founding in 1992, the company has successfully completed thousands of municipal financings exceeding $4 billion in Alabama and across the nation.  For more information, visit www.govcap.com.

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CROOKED RIVER RANCH RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF NEW HORTON AMBULANCE

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Terrebonne, OR (March 2020) – Crooked River Ranch Rural Fire Protection District is proud to announce the purchase of a 2019 Horton Ambulance complete with Stryker loading equipment. This addition to the fleet will allow for shorter response time to the constituents. The department has scheduled an apparatus housing ceremony for April 25, 2020. Additionally, the ambulance will be on display at the Oregon Fire Chief’s Conference the last week of April. Government Capital Corporation was selected as the most cost effective financing option for the acquisition.

“Our financing partner, Government Capital Corporation, made the process simple. Their customer care is outstanding, and they followed up regularly to ensure all my questions were answered. ” stated Harry Ward, Crooked River Rural Fire Protection District Fire Chief.

“I would like to congratulate Chief Ward, Dana Schulke and the Board on this important purchase. It brings us great satisfaction providing solutions which allow first responders to replace outdated equipment & bring increased safety to the area’s citizens and crews,” commented Jana Offutt, Government Capital Corporation Client Manager.

About Crooked River Ranch Rural Fire Protection District
Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue was organized in 1977 and has grown into a combination Fire District with 24-hour staffing with paid and volunteer personnel. The District relies heavily on its volunteers, which consists of men and women from all walks of life who want to serve their community and protect the lives and property of the citizens of Crooked River Ranch. Crooked River Ranch consists of approximately 16.4 square miles of rural residential, recreational, and commercial properties with over 5,000 permanent residents. The District also provides education and prevention services to their community. Learn more: crrfire.org.

About Government Capital Corporation: Government Capital Corporation is a leading public finance firm providing professional financial services to Fire Protection Districts and all other local governmental entities. Since its founding in 1992, the company has successfully completed thousands of project financings exceeding $4 billion dollars in Oregon and across the country. For more information, visit govcap.com.

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SMITH COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 2 ANNOUNCES TWO NEW FIRE STATIONS

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Tyler, TX (February 2020) – Smith County Emergency Services District No. 2 announces the construction of two additional fire stations. One station will be located at 201 S Main Street, Arp, Texas and the other will be located at 11029 County Road 140, Flint, Texas. Both facilities will be 10,000 square feet and include 5 bays. The Flint location will also include a classroom/operations center for disaster management and training. With construction currently underway, it is anticipated both facilities will be completed by August 2020. Harris Craig Architects of Tyler, Texas, was selected to provide design plans. WRL General Contractors of Flint, Texas was selected as the Construction Manager for both projects. Government Capital Corporation was selected by the District to assist with the financing.

“The experience and expertise provided by Government Capital Corporation was a value to our overall project” stated Terry Rozell, Fire Chief Smith County Emergency Services District No. 2. “They also attended our Board meetings to explain fully the financing options available and provided assistance throughout the closing process.”

“Congratulations to Chief Rozell and Smith County Emergency Services District No. 2’s Board in bringing to fruition these very important projects. The enhanced service reliability and functional capabilities of the new stations should meet the needs of the District for many years,” commented Ed King, Government Capital Corporation Senior Vice President.

About Smith County Emergency Services District No. 2
Smith County ESD 2 strives to provide the citizens of rural Smith County with trained and qualified fire and first responder medical response through contract services with County Volunteer Fire Departments. We also provide paid staff at 15 area fire stations. Smith County ESD 2 together with our Volunteer Fire Departments provide fire suppression, fire prevention, rescue, and first responder emergency medical services to serve approximately 90,000 people in 40,000 homes and businesses in over 700 square miles of Smith County, Texas. For more information: smithcountyfire.org.

About Government Capital Corporation:
Government Capital Corporation is a leading public finance firm providing professional financial services to Emergency Services Districts and all other local governmental entities.. Since its founding in 1992, the company has successfully completed thousands of financings exceeding $4 Billion dollars in Texas and across the country. For more information, visit govcap.com, DC Greer or Marti Sauls, 800-883-1199 DC.Greer@govcap.com or Marti.Sauls@govcap.com.

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SOUTH LANE COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE ACQUIRES NEW EQUIPMENT

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Cottage Grove, OR (September 2019) – South Lane County Fire & Rescue announces the acquisition of new Scott Air  Compressors, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and related  equipment. Cascade Fire Equipment Company located in Medford, provided all of the equipment. The new breathing apparatus will improve the safety of firefighters by replacing older, outdated equipment. South Lane County Fire & Rescue selected Government Capital Corporation as the most cost-effective financing solution for the equipment acquisition.

“Government Capital Corporation’s financing process was smooth and straight-forward,” stated Chief John Wooten. “The five year financing structure provided by GCC allowed the Fire & Rescue to obtain all the needed equipment today and eliminate future cost increases.”

“We take great pride in being able to provide financings to enable first responders to serve their communities better. It was a pleasure working with Chief Wooten and the South Lane County Fire & Rescue Board,” commented Jana Offutt, Government Capital Corporation Client Services Specialist.

About South Lane County Fire & Rescue

South Lane County Fire & Rescue (SLCF&R) is a public safety organization responsible for delivering fire protection, rescue, emergency medical services and transport within its geographical and assigned boundaries 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. SLCF&R provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to residents and visitors in Creswell, Cottage Grove and rural South Lane County in an 800 square mile ambulance service area which includes the 132 square mile fire district. SLCF&R responds to approximately 4,200 calls each year and relies heavily on the utilization of Resident Reserves who respond in conjunction with career staff to emergency scenes.  SLCF&R also responds to wildland fires in their area & is included in the Lane County Wildland Firefighting Taskforce. For more information, visit southlanefire.org

About Government Capital Corporation

Government Capital Corporation is a leading public finance firm providing professional financial services to Fire Protection Districts and all other local governmental entities. Since its founding in 1992, the company has successfully completed thousands of financings in Oregon and across the country. For more information, visit govcap.com.

 

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