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FIRE ASSESSMENT - ANNUAL RATE RESOLUTION (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 properties located within the City for the fiscal year that begins October 1, 2015; providing for exemptions; approving the assessment roll; providing for the estimated fire services assessed cost; approving the rate of assessment; providing for severability; and providing an immediate effective date.
recommendation
The City Commission: 1) receive any written objections filed; 2) hear testimony from all interested persons; 3) approve the assessment roll; 4) establish the annual rate for the Fire Services Special Assessment; and 5) adopt the proposed Annual Assessment Resolution.
explanation
On July 21, 2015 the City Commission adopted Resolution 150069 (the "Preliminary Rate Resolution") which set the proposed fire services assessment rate and provided for notice by mail and publication of the proposed rate and public hearing to set the final rate. In adopting the Annual Rate Resolution, the Commission will have to determine the Fire Services Special Assessment rate for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2015.