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A Resolution relating to the provision of fire protection services, facilities and programs in the City of Coral Gables, Florida; establishing the estimated assessment rate for fire protection assessments for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2016; directing the preparation of an assessment roll; authorizing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice thereof; and providing for an effective date.
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Resolution Number 2009-231, Initial Assessment Resolution, was adopted August 25, 2009, and Resolution Number 2009-267, Final Assessment, was adopted September 22, 2009. Ordinance Number 2009-37 was adopted August 25, 2009 authorizing the imposition and collection of fire protection assessments against property, but was recently replaced with the Master Service Assessment Ordinance (No. 2015-09).
This resolution initiates the annual process for updating the Assessment Roll, sets the proposed Fire Protection Assessments rates for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2016, calls for the public hearing on these rates, and directs the provision of notice. The proposed Fire Protection Assessment rates for the upcoming fiscal year are not requested to be increased. The City shall provide fire protection service to assessed properties located within the City upon the imposition of Fire Protection Assessment, which shall be imposed against all Tax Parcels within the Property Use Categories set forth in this Preliminary Rate Resolution.
There are no changes in the proposed Fire Protection Assessment rates for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2016. Through this Resolution, hardship assistance is being automatically provided to all homestead property receiving the Additional Seniors’ Exemption as verified by the Miami-Dade Property Tax records.