COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
SUBJECT:
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Resolution 2025-R-14 - Fire Assessment Fee
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DEPARTMENT:
Finance / Fire
SUMMARY:
The City Council approve the first year of Fire Services Assessment for FY23 that would be imposed against real property for the purpose of paying for fire protection services. Staff is recommending continuation of Fire Services Assessment for FY26.
The Initial Fire Assessment Resolution sets a tone for the assessment and provides for a purpose and definition for various terms associated with the program. Once adopted notification to the property owners of Edgewater will be sent via first class mail as part of the annual TRIM (Truth in Millage) notice.
The Fire Assessment Fee will be imposed until discontinued or changed.
Fire Services Assessment Rates:
|
Residential Property Use Category |
Rate Per Dwelling Unit |
|
Residential |
$50.00 |
|
Non-Residential Property Use Categories |
Rate Per Square Foot (capped at 97,000 sq. ft.) |
|
Commercial |
$0.03 |
|
Industrial/Warehouse |
$0.01 |
|
Institutional |
$0.05 |
The Estimated Gross Revenue for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 is $721,412; estimated exempt buy-down is $36,752, collection costs of $49,969. Estimated Net Realized Revenue therefore is $634,339.
BUDGETED ITEM: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve Resolution 2025-R-14