The purpose of the levy, pending voter approval, is to fund the hiring of additional firefighters and police officers. That said, this is what $5.3 million would pay for:Of the total funding request, about $3.7 million is needed for the Helena Fire Department, according to the funding option the commission tentatively agreed on. Specifically, that amount would allow the HFD to hire 19 firefighters at an annual salary and benefits cost of $149,047 each. The two artists, Nic Hareland and Rachael Marjamaa, with the help of a city public arts grant, have put their own touch on beautifying the city. Marjamaa, a ceramist and muralist from Butte, also stayed with the animal theme, but with a bit of a Rodney Street tie.