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(4) An annual tax not exceeding three mills to purchase and
maintain fire apparatus and a suitable place to house fire
apparatus, to make appropriations to fire companies located
inside and outside the township, to make appropriations for the
training of fire company personnel and for fire training schools
or centers and to contract with adjacent municipal corporations
or volunteer fire companies therein for fire protection.
(i) The township may appropriate up to one-half, but not to
exceed one mill, of the revenue generated from a tax under this
clause for the purpose of paying salaries, benefits or other
compensation of fire suppression employes of the township or a
fire company serving the township. For any calendar year, the
board of supervisors may waive the appropriation limitation
under this subparagraph by resolution.
(ii) If an annual tax is proposed to be set at a level
higher than three mills, the question shall be submitted to the
voters of the township.
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(8) An annual tax not exceeding one-half mill to support
ambulance, rescue and other emergency services serving the
township.
(i) The township may appropriate up to one-half of the
revenue generated from a tax under this clause for the purpose
of paying salaries, benefits or other compensation of employes
of the ambulance, rescue or other emergency service. For any
calendar year, the board of supervisors may waive the
appropriation limitation under this subparagraph by resolution.
(ii) If an annual tax is proposed to be set higher than one-
half mill, the question shall be submitted to the voters of the
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