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FIRE SERVICES SPECIAL ASSESSMENT (B)
A resolution of the City of Gainesville, Florida, relating to the provision of fire services, facilities and programs in the City of Gainesville, Florida; imposing Fire Services Special Assessments against assessed property located within the City for the fiscal year that begins October 1, 2008; approving the rate of assessment; approving the assessment roll; providing for severability; and providing an immediate effective date. (B)
recommendation
The City Commission: 1) receive the written objections filed; 2) hear testimony from all interested persons; 3) establish final rates for the Fire Services Special Assessment; and 4) adopt the proposed Final Rate Resolution.
explanation
On June 9, 2008 the City Commission adopted Ordinance 070623 which establishes the authority to implement a Fire Services Special Assessment. At that same meeting, the Commission also adopted Resolution 080035 (the "Initial Assessment Resolution") which set proposed fire services assessment rates and provided for notice by mail and publication of the proposed rates and public hearing to set the final rate.
In adopting the Final Rate Resolution, the Commission will have to determine the Fire Services Special Assessment rates for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2008. (See page 4.)