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SECTION II NON -CAPITAL SERVICES A. Cost of Services The current standard and scope of non -capital services being delivered within the Town and the Annexation Area were evaluated by each municipal department to determine the personnel and equipment necessary to provide such non -capital services in a manner equivalent in standard and scope to services that are currently provided within the existing Town's municipal boundary. The Town will provide all non -capital services to the Annexation Area within one (1) year after the effective date of the annexation in a manner equivalent in standard and scope to those non -capital services provided to areas within the Town regardless of topography, patterns of land use, and population density. B. Police Protection The Morgan County Sheriffs Department currently provides police protection and law enforcement services to the Annexation Area. However, all non -capital services of the Mooresville Metropolitan Police Department ("MMPD") will be made available in the Annexation Area within 1 year of the effective date of this annexation and will be extended in a manner equivalent in standard and scope to the services provided to the other areas within the corporate boundaries of the Tovnr. The MMPD's primary purpose is the prevention of crime. The department consists of a chief, three shift lieutenants, three shift sergeants, twelve patrol officers and two detectives. The MMPD patrols within the boundaries of the Town on a daily basis and responds to all alarm calls. In addition, the MMPD provides other services such as detection and apprehension of offenders, traffic control, and preservation of civil order, The MMPD does not distinguish between different areas of the Town. The same services are provided throughout the Town. Due to the location and character of the Annexation Area, the Town does not anticipate needing to hire additional officers as a result of the annexation. It is anticipated that an increase in fuel will be necessary in the amount of approximately $900 per year as a result of the annexation. The Police Department's budget within the Town's General Fund will find any additional costs. C. Fire Protection The Annexation Area is currently served by the Brown Township Fire Department. However, all non - capital services of the Mooresville Fire Department ("MFD") will be made available in the Annexation Area within one year of the effective date of Annexation. The MFD serves the corporate Town limits of Mooresville and provides mutual aid to surrounding townships and towns. The MFD provides fire protection, rescues, emergency medical response and safety education to citizens within the service area. Due to the location and character of the Annexation Area, there will be no additional costs for the provision of services upon annexation. 4.