Title
RESOLUTION NO. 24R-09-183: 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; CONFIRMING THE PRELIMINARY RATE RESOLUTION; REIMPOSING FIRE RESCUE ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ASSESSED PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2024; APPROVING THE RATE OF ASSESSMENT; APPROVING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Body
Request Action: (State the action requested of the Commission and why the action is necessary. What is the expected outcome of the action?)
Resolution required by Florida Statutes, Section 197.3632 in order to certify the assessment roll and re-impose the uniform method for collecting non-ad valorem special assessments on Annual Broward County Tax Bill for Fire Rescue Fees and the proposed rate structure, prior to September 15, 2024.
Need: (Why is there a need for this action?)
The City of Lauderhill is re-imposing the costs necessary to provide fire rescue services within the City. An increased rate structure is being proposed as necessary to cover the costs of services. The assessment roll must be certified prior to September 15, 2024.
Summary Explanation/ Background: (Provide a summary/background of this agenda request)
The City of Lauderhill passed and adopted the original Intent Ordinance No. 00O-6-39 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 an increased rate structure is proposed as being necessary to continue to provide the reasonable and necessary services. A public hearing on this matter was held on September 12, 2024 at or about 6:15p.m. prior to the adoption of this 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 was heard on first reading on September 12, 2024 and the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance is scheduled for September 26, 2024 at or about 6:00 p.m. All owners were provided notice of the proposed assessment and of the fact that they had a right to file written objections and to be heard at the public hearings. Notice was sent to each individual property owner via the TRIM Notice sent by the Broward County Appraiser’s Office. Notice was also published in the Newspaper. The estimated preliminary rate with a residential rate of $696 was adopted via Resolution 24R-07-152 on July 9, 2024 by the City Commission. This rate was modified on final reading and the final approved rate includes a residential rate of $660.00.
Attachments: (Number all attachments consecutively)
1. Ex. A - Map of Area affected.
2. Ex. B- Schedule of Final Rates.
3. Certification
4. Verification Form.
Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact: (Include projected cost, approved budget amount and account number, source of funds, and any future funding requirements)
Gross Revenues in the estimated amount of $24,356,615.00 with net revenue after buydowns in the estimated amount of $22,580,441.00 will be collected with this annual non-ad valorem assessment. Additional revenues in an unknown amount may also be realized with the interest earned on the potential investment of these monies.
Master Plan: Explain how this Agenda item advances one or more objectives
Goal 1: Clean, Green Sustainable Environment
[ ] Increase mass transit ridership [ ] Reduce City energy consumption
[ ] Reduce water consumption
Goal 2: Safe and Secure City of Lauderhill
[ ] Crime in lower 50% in Broward [X] Residents feel safe in neighborhood
[X] Reduce emergency fatalities
Goal 3: Open Spaces and Active Lifestyle for all ages
[ ] Increase participation in youth sports [ ] Add new park land and amenities
[ ] Increase attendance at cultural programs and classes
Goal 4: Growing Local Economy, Employment and Quality of Commercial Areas
[ ] Increase commercial tax base [ ] Increase employment in Lauderhill businesses
[ ] Decrease noxious and blighted uses in commercial areas
Goal 5: Quality Housing at all Price Ranges and Attractive Communities
[ ] Neighborhood signs and active HOAs [ ] Housing & streets improved, litter reduced
[ ] Increase proportion of single family homes and owner occupied housing
Goal 6: Efficient and Effective City Government, Customer Focused & Values Diversity
[X] Improves City efficiency [ ] Increase use of Information Technology
[X] Increases residents perception of Lauderhill as an excellent place to live