TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, As the Governing Body of the North Port Fire Rescue District, Adopting, Certifying, and Confirming the Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Rates and Adopting and Certifying the Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll for the North Port Fire Rescue District for Fiscal Year 2025 - 2026; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflict; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve Resolution No. 2025-R-53 as presented.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve Resolution No. 2025-R-53 to adopt a 9% increase to the Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Rate for North Port Fire Rescue District for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
* Pros: Provides essential revenue to support the critical operational and capital needs of the Fire Rescue District. This funding ensures continued service delivery, maintains public safety standards, and supports the City's strategic goal of fostering a safe community.
* Cons: Increases the financial obligation for property owners, which may be a concern for some residents and businesses.
Option 2: Deny Resolution No. 2025-R-53 and adopt a higher assessment rate than proposed.
* Pros: Provides potential for greater rate flexibility in future years with increased financial security.
* Cons: Increases the financial obligation for property owners, which may be a concern for some residents and businesses.
Option 3: Deny Resolution No. 2025-R-53 and adopt a lesser assessment rate than proposed.
* Pros: Reduce the short-term financial impact on property owners for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
* Cons: Likely results in insufficient funding to meet operational and service demands. Underfunding the Fire Rescue District in the short term would delay necessary investments in staffing, equipment, and infrastructure. leading to higher assessment rat...
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