Subject:
Title
Board Adoption of a Fire Assessment Rate Adjustment of three percent (3%) in FY2024-25; and Board Ratification, Confirmation and Certification of the Annual Fire Services Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll.
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Fiscal Impact:
The Fire Assessment rate will increase three percent (3%), generating $38,710,731 in Fire Assessment revenue, a total increase in revenue of $1,652,780 when compared to FY23-24.
Dept/Office:
Public Safety Group: Brevard County Fire Rescue
Requested Action:
Recommendation
Request the Board adopt, ratify, confirm, and certify the non-ad valorem assessment roll, which has been updated to reflect the three percent (3%) rate adjustment as previously approved and authorized by the Board in Resolution No. 21-044 on April 20, 2021.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
On April 20, 2021, by adoption of Resolution No. 21-044, the Board of County Commissioners adjusted the Fire Services Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessment to include an annual rate increase equal to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or, three percent (3%), whichever is lower, until such time as further action is considered by the Board of County Commissioners.
Additionally, on an annual basis, the Board of County Commissioners must review the Fire Assessment rolls for conformity with the non-ad valorem special assessment rates and make any changes or additions as necessary to conform the rolls to the rates. The annual Fire Service non-ad valorem assessment roll has been prepared with a three percent (3%) rate adjustment, for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Upon completion of the review, the Board shall ratify, confirm, and certify a non-ad valorem assessment roll and then forward it to the Tax Collector. Once the Board ratifies, confirms and certifies the roll, Fire Rescue will forward the roll to the Tax Collector and the assessment will be collected in accordance with the uniform method of collection, including the signature authorization of the certificate of non-ad v...
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