Fire Protection Assessment Increase
Summary
The city reimposed fire protection assessments and stormwater management fees ($135 per ERU) to fund emergency medical services, fire apparatus, and flood control projects.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Stormwater assessments generate approximately $7 million annually from 60,795 equivalent residential units.
Property owners receiving enhanced fire protection, emergency medical response, and improved flood mitigation.
Property owners who will see an increase in their non-ad valorem assessment bills.
Mentions & discussions (4)
FIRE PROTECTION ASSESSMENT & BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING — September 14, 2026
The city raised the fire protection assessment to $574.22 per residential unit to fully cover growing fire department costs and staff a newly negotiated fourth shift.
CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING — June 25, 2026
Stantec Consulting presented an updated fire assessment study recommending an increase in the residential fire fee to $574.22 to fully cover the rising costs of fire protection and emergency services.
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FIRE PROTECTION ASSESSMENT & BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING — September 15, 2025
The city reimposed fire protection assessments and stormwater management fees ($135 per ERU) to fund emergency medical services, fire apparatus, and flood control projects.
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