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2012 FIRE SERVICES SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PRELIMINARY RATE RESOLUTION (B)
A resolution of the City of Gainesville, Florida, relating to the provision and funding of fire services, facilities and programs in the City of Gainesville; providing for the imposition and computation of fire services special assessments; providing for legislative determinations of special benefit and fair apportionment; describing the method of assessing fire services assessed costs against assessed property located within the City of Gainesville; establishing the estimated assessment rate for fire assessments for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2012; directing the preparation of an assessment roll; providing for hardship assistance; providing for method of collection; authorizing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice thereof; providing for application of assessment proceeds; providing for severability; and providing an immediate effective date.
recommendation
The City Commission: 1) establish a Preliminary Rate for the Fire Services Special Assessment; 2) set a date for a public hearing on a Final Rate Resolution; and 3) adopt the proposed Preliminary Rate Resolution.
explanation
On June 9, 2008, the City Commission adopted Ordinance 070623 which establishes the authority to implement a Fire Services Special Assessment if the Commission chooses to do so.
The Preliminary Rate Resolution, if adopted, would establish a maximum assessment rate for the Fire Services Special Assessment and provide for notice to affected property owners of the proposed rates. The Preliminary Rate Resolution also provides for notice of a public hearing on a Final Rate Resolution to be held on dates as set forth in the Resolution.
In adopting the Preliminary Rate Resolution the Commission will have to determine the Preliminary Rate to be sent in the notice to affected property owners. The City Manager has recommended the rate stay the same for FY 2012-13, that bei...
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