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MOTION TO ADOPT FIRE ASSESSMENT PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-R-13.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-R-13 IS A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF FIRE RESCUE SERVICES, FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS IN THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA; DESCRIBING THE METHOD OF ASSESSING FIRE RESCUE ASSESSED COSTS AGAINST ASSESSED PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES; DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF AN ASSESSMENT ROLL; AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING AND DIRECTING THE PROVISION OF NOTICE THEREOF; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. A Fire Protection Special Assessment was first established on August 7, 1996.
2. A proposed rate assessment must be presented for public view and action by the City Commission. Proposed Resolution 2026-R-13 provides for the adoption of the initial, not-to-exceed rate schedule. Therefore, in September, the final rates adopted can be lower, but NOT higher than the rates adopted by this Resolution.
3. The apportionment methodology is described in the latest GSG (Government Services Group, Inc.) study dated June, 2023. This study is updated every 3 to 4 years.
4. The rate schedule proposed for FY2026-27 is based on the methodology described in the GSG study. The changes from the current rates are as follows:
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Adopted |
Proposed |
Proposed 2026-27 |
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Category |
2025-26 |
2026-27 |
vs Adopted 2025-26 |
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Rate Per Unit |
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Residential |
$408.14 |
$437.63 |
$29.49 |
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Rate Per Square Foot |
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Commercial |
$0.6337 |
$0.6810 |
$0.0473 |
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Industrial/Warehouse |
$0.1218 |
$0.1309 |
$0.0091 |
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Institutional |
$0.5456 |
$0.5730 |
$0.0274 |
5. The year-over-year increase in net expenditures is $2.8 million, with personnel accounting for $2.4 million of that total. Pension and salary costs contribute $1.9 million to the increase in personnel expenses.
6. The proposed rates will generate revenues of approximately $36,226,022, which is $2,460,375 above the current year budget.
7. The public will be notified as required through advertisements placed in local newspapers and via TRIM notices sent by U.S. Mail to each property owner. Such notices will be mailed no later than August 25, 2026.
8. Proposed Resolution 2026-R-13 also authorizes a public hearing on Monday, September 14, 2026 at 5:15 p.m.
9. Recommend adoption of Proposed Resolution No. 2026-R-13.
Financial Impact
FINANCIAL IMPACT DETAIL:
a) Initial Cost:
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Net Expenditures |
$41,246,726 |
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Statutory Discount (for early payment) |
$2,170,880 |
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Assessable Fire Protection Costs |
$43,417,606 |
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Rounding |
$(230) |
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Adjusted Assessable Fire Protection Costs |
$43,417,376 |
b) Amount budgeted for this item in Account No: 001-000-4003-325220-0000-000-0000- Fire Protection Special Assessment Revenue is $36,226,022 (95% of $38,132,655 Gross Assessment Roll from Property Appraiser)
c) Source of funding for difference, if not fully budgeted: General Revenues of the City will fund the remaining $5,020,704 related to exempt properties.
d) 5 year projection of the operational cost of the project: Not Applicable
e) Detail of additional staff requirements: Not Applicable
FEASIBILITY REVIEW:
A feasibility review is required for the award, renewal and/or expiration of all function sourcing contracts. This analysis is to determine the financial effectiveness of function sourcing services.
a) Was a Feasibility Review/Cost Analysis of Out-Sourcing vs. In-House Labor Conducted for this service? Not Applicable.
b) If Yes, what is the total cost or total savings of utilizing Out-Sourcing vs. In-House Labor for this service? Not Applicable.