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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF FIRE RESCUE SERVICES, FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE INCORPORATED AREA OF THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA; ESTABLISHING THE ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT RATE FOR FIRE RESCUE ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2017; DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF AN ASSESSMENT ROLL; AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING AND DIRECTING THE PROVISION OF NOTICE THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR EXEMPTION; PROVIDING FOR A VACANCY ADJUSTMENT FOR MOBILE HOME PARK PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Fiscal Impact: $15,854,927.00)
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(Staff Contact: Erjeta Diamanti)
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Summary Explanation/Background:
The purpose of the Fire Assessment Program is to provide a dedicated source of funding for fire operations; the fees paid to the City under this program cannot be used for any other purpose. The costs, covered by the fees, are apportioned by service demand (calls) that are placed on fire operations by residential, commercial, industrial/warehouse, and institutional properties.
The Preliminary Assessment Rate Resolution is required to be passed by the Commission as part of the annual process of adopting a Fire Assessment Fee for Fiscal Year 2018.
For FY 2018, the City is proposing an increase in rates, please refer to the attached Rate Summary document for current and proposed rates. The proposed Fire Assessment Rates is anticipated to generate $15.8 million in revenues for the Fire Department and will cover the increase in mandated pension costs and maintain level services. Remaining costs are covered by other fees and property taxes.
Final Public Hearing to Adopt Annual Rate Resolution has been scheduled for September 13th, 2017, at 5:15 p.m. at the City Commission Chambers, located at 100 W Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33060.
Origin of request for this action: City Manager's Office
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