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MOTION TO ADOPT FIRE ASSESSMENT PROPOSED RESOLUTION 2024-R-24
PROPOSED RESOLUTION 2024-R-24 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 2024-R-24 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 FY2024-25 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 2024-25 |
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Category |
2023-24 |
2024-25 |
vs Adopted 2023-24 |
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Rate Per Unit |
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Residential |
$373.95 |
$413.96 |
$40.01 |
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Rate Per Square Foot |
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Commercial |
$0.5862 |
$0.6438 |
$0.0576 |
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Industrial/Warehouse |
$0.1097 |
$0.1218 |
$0.0121 |
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Institutional |
$0.5146 |
$0.5605 |
$0.0459 |
5. In August, the Fire Department will present a proposal to adjust the fire prevention fee schedule to be more comparable with industry standards and improve compliance. This change is also expected to reduce the number of re-inspections and Special Magistrate Hearings. It will potentially decrease the FY2024-25 preliminary residential fire assessment rate by $6.93. Refer to attachment #5 for comparison of rates before and after approval of the adjusted fire prevention fee schedule.
6. 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 23, 2024.
7. Proposed Resolution 2024-R-24 also authorizes a public hearing on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 5:15 p.m.
8. Recommend adoption of Proposed Resolution 2024-R-24.
Financial Impact
FINANCIAL IMPACT DETAIL:
a) Initial Cost:
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Net Expenditures |
$38,863,280 |
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Statutory Discount (for early payment) |
$2,045,436 |
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Assessable Fire Protection Costs |
$40,908,716 |
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Rounding |
$274 |
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Adjusted Assessable Fire Protection Costs |
$40,908,990 |
b) Amount budgeted for this item in Account No: 001-000-4003-325220-0000-000-0000- Fire Protection Special Assessment Revenue is $34,165,506 (95% of $35,963,691 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 $4,697,774 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.