Item C25BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: February 20, 2008 Division: Emergency Services
Bulk Item: Yes X No Department: Fire Rescue
Staff Contact Person: Susan Hover
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to advertise a public hearing at the March 19, 2008 BOCC
meeting for an ordinance adopting the uniform method of levying a non -ad valorem assessment for fire
rescue services.
ITEM BACKGROUND: The budget for Monroe County Fire Rescue (MCFR) services over the past
several years has failed to allow for capital programs and staffing levels adequate to meet state and
national mandated levels. As a result, MCFR has identified funding needs that could be met by a non -
ad valorem assessment, which means that the specific citizens who are using the benefits would be
paying for the services. The proposed ordinance laying out the mechanics of the non -ad valorem
assessment program will be presented at the March 19, 2008 public hearing as the first step statutorily
and legally required to proceed with said program.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: On December 19, 2007, there was a public hearing for
and the Board approved, a Resolution of Intent authorizing the use of the uniform method to collect
non -ad valorem assessments to fund Fire Services in the unincorporated area of Monroe County.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/A.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval.
TOTAL COST: BUDGETED: Yes No
COST TO COUNTY: SOURCE OF FUNDS:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes No AMOUNT PER MONTH Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty OMB/Purchasing Risk Management
DOCUMENTATION: Included
DISPOSITION:
Revised 8/06
Not Required
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