TO: Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Samuel A. May, City Manager
DATE: May 16, 2018
Title
RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF FIRE RESCUE SERVICES, FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS IN THE CITY OF MARGATE, 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; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BACKGROUND: This initial rate resolution initiates the annual process for updating the Assessment Roll, directs the reimposition of Fire Rescue Assessments for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2018, and amends and restates the Initial Assessment Resolution. The rates for residential and non-residential property will remain the same as Fiscal Year 2018.
RECOMMENDATION: For approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: The Fire Rescue Assessed Costs to be assessed and apportioned among benefited parcels pursuant to the Cost Apportionment and Parcel Apportionment for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2018, is estimated to be $10,327,401.
The estimated Fire Rescue Assessments are as follows:
|
Residential Property Use Categories |
Rate Per Dwelling Unit |
|
Residential |
$300.00 |
|
Non-Residential Property Use Categories |
Rate Per Square Foot |
|
Commercial |
$0.30 |
|
Industrial/Warehouse |
$0.03 |
|
Institutional |
$0.69 |
|
Nursing Home |
$0.69 |
CONTACT PERSON: Samuel A. May, City Manager