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County Administrator's Report 11. 8.

BCC Regular Meeting

Technical/Public Service Consent

Meeting Date:	07/07/2016
Issue: 5:39 p.m. Public Hearing Request - Fire MSBU Assessment Rate Resolution
From:	Stephan Hall
Department:	Asst County Administrator
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of a Public Hearing for the Fire Municipal Services Benefit Unit Assessment Rate Resolution -Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board authorize the scheduling of a Public Hearing on July 19, 2016, at 5:39 p.m., to consider approval of a Rate Resolution increasing the assessment in the Fire Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU) on all properties in the unincorporated areas of Escambia County, with the exception of Santa Rosa Island.

BACKGROUND:

In Fiscal Year 2015-2016, the Board increased the Fire MSBU rate to its current level with a minor revision in 2016. Since the Board adopted the assessment rates for 2016, the cost of supplying fire protection services has significantly increased. The adjusted rates will allow Escambia County to continue providing adequate fire protection services necessary to ensure public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Escambia County.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

The proposed increase in fire assessments will generate approximately $3,126,501.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

N/A

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

The Board must approve the scheduling of public hearings.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Affected property owners will be notified of the date, time and place of the public hearing by advertisement in the Pensacola News Journal.

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