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RESOLUTION NO. 25R-07-143: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF FIRE RESCUE SERVICES, FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS IN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA; DESCRIBING THE METHOD OF ASSESSING THE FIRE RESCUE ASSESSED COST AGAINST ASSESSED PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26; DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF AN ASSESSMENT ROLL; AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING AND DIRECTING THE PROVISION OF NOTICE THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Request Action:
Pass a Resolution to approve the Fire Rescue Preliminary Rate Resolution providing the estimated non-ad valorem special assessments that will be charged on the Annual Broward County Tax Bill for Fire Rescue Fees and the proposed same rate structure and same methodology, and re-imposing the uniform method for collecting this assessment. The City of Lauderhill is re-imposing the costs necessary to provide fire rescue services within the City. This year a new study was completed which revealed a higher demand/impact from the residential users resulting in an increased residential rate of $696.00. The preliminary estimated rate must be submitted to the Broward County Property Appraiser’s Office no later than August 4, 2025.
Need Summary Explanation/ Background:
The City of Lauderhill is re-imposing the costs and expenses associated with the Windermere/Tree Gardens Safe Neighborhood Improvement District within the designated District area. This rate is proposed as necessary to cover the actual costs and expenses associated with the improvement district.The preliminary rate must be submitted to the Broward County Property Appraiser’s Office no later than August 4, 2025.
Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:
The City of Lauderhill passed and adopted the original Intent Ordinance No. 00O-06-39 to begin imposing Fire Rescue Assessments throughout the City in 2000 as a non-ad valorem assessment collected on the Annual Tax Bill. Each subsequent year the City has re-imposed the uniform method of collection of the non-ad valorem special assessments for Fire Rescue Fees. This year a new study was conducted which revealed a higher impact/use by residential users and the rate structure and methodology is proposed as necessary to provide the reasonable and necessary services. The proposed estimated assessment for residential use category increases to $696.00. The proposed estimated assessment for other categories are as listed in the attached Schedule “A”. A public hearing on this matter will also be held on September 12, 2025 at or about 6:05 p.m. prior to the adoption of the Resolution for the purpose of receiving public comment on the re-imposition of the uniform method of collection of non-ad valorem special assessments for fire rescue fees and the proposed rate structure. The corresponding Ordinance will also be heard on first reading on September 12, 2025 and the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance is scheduled for September 29, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. All owners will be provided notice of the estimated proposed assessment and of the fact that they have a right to file written objections, to appear and to be heard at the public hearings. Notice will be sent to each individual property owner via the TRIM Notice sent by the Broward County Appraiser’s Office and Notice was already published in the newspaper. The estimated preliminary rate for the assessment must be approved and forwarded to the Broward County Property Appraiser by August 4, 2025. Proof of Publication of the Notice of Hearing is on file with the city clerk's office.
Attachments:
1. Rates Schedule
2. Map of District Area Effected
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