Lake Wales (Current through Ordinance 2023-17, Adopted 7-05-2023) |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 10.5. Fire Protection Assessments |
§ 10.5-6. Initial proceedings.
The initial proceeding for the imposition of a fire protection assessment shall be the adoption of an initial assessment resolution by the city commission:
(1) Containing a brief and general description of the fire protection services, facilities, or programs to be provided;
(2) Determining the fire protection assessed cost to be assessed;
(3) Describing the method of apportioning the fire protection assessed cost and the computation of the fire protection assessment for specific properties;
(4) Establishing an estimated assessment rate for the upcoming fiscal year;
(5) Establishing a maximum assessment rate, if desired by the city commission; and
(6) Directing the city manager to:
a. Prepare the initial assessment roll, as required by section 10.5-7
b. Publish the notice required by section 10.5-8; and
c. Mail the notice required by section 10.5-9 using information then available from the tax roll.
(Ord. No. 2008-26, § 1, 8-4-08)