File #: 18-486    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution / Regular Agenda Status: Passed
File created: 7/2/2018 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 7/24/2018 Final action: 7/24/2018
Title: 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, 2018; 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: $20,426,593)
Attachments: 1. Preliminary Rate Resolution - Fire Assessment for FY 2019, 2. Fire Assessment Rates for FY 2019
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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, 2018; 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: $20,426,593)

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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 2019.

For FY 2019, 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 are anticipated to assess approximately $20.4 million in revenues for the Fire Department and fire capital projects (90%). Remaining costs are covered by other fire fees and property taxes.

Final Public Hearing to Adopt Annual Rate Resolution has been scheduled for Friday, September 14th, 2018, 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
Fiscal impact and source of funding: $...

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