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Fire Assessment - Annual Rate Resolution (B)
Resolution No. 210205
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, 2021; 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.
explanation
On July 12, 2021, the City Commission adopted Resolution 201225 (the "Preliminary Rate Resolution") which set the proposed fire services assessment rate at $133.00 per Net Factored Fire Protection Unit and provided for notice by mail and publication of the proposed rate and public hearing on September 13, 2021 at 6:00 pm to set the final rate. In adopting the Annual Rate Resolution, the Commission will set the Fire Services Special Assessment rate for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022. The Commission, if desired, may set a final rate lower than $133.00, but not higher.
Strategic Connection
Goal 5: "Best in Class" Neighbor Services.
Fiscal Note
The Net Factored Fire Protection Unit rate of $133.00 is estimated to generate $9,523,538 in General Fund revenue for Fiscal Year 2021-22.
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 Rate Resolution.