The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury agreed Wednesday to call a Saturday, Oct. 14 election for four property tax renewals for drainage and rural fire protection.

“These renewals are of major importance because that is what supports all of these districts,” Police Jury President Steve Eastman said.

Money generated from the taxes will be used for operation, maintenance and improvements of services in the districts.

All measures are 10-year renewals, Eastman said.

Voters in the Grand Marais Gravity Drainage District, which serves areas surrounding Jennings, will decide on a 6.70-mill property tax renewal. If approved, it is expected to generate $173,800 annually.

Voters in Fire District 5, which serves the Fenton, Buller and Pine Island area, will decide on a 10-mill property tax renewal. If approved, it is expected to generate $302,200 annually.

Voters in Fire District 4, which includes areas outside of Lake Arthur, will decide on a  5-mill property tax renewal.

If approved, it is expected to generate $185,800 annually.

Voters in Fire District 1, which is areas outside of Roanoke, will decide on a 10.49-mill property tax renewal. If approved, it is expected to generate $54,000 annually.

Last week, police jurors called for a 11.33-mill property tax renewal for Road District No. 10 of Ward 1, 2 and 3 in Division 1. The district includes rural roads outside of the Jennings and Lake Arthur areas, including Hathaway. It is expected to generate $933,000 annually.