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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION MiDDtes of Dec:ember 8, 2008 - Regular Meeting Page 16 of 24 C. Resolution 08-1966 - Imposition and Use of the Uniformed Method of Collecting Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessments for Fire Protection Services within the City of Casselberrv The City Clerk read Resolution 08- 1966 by title as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, ELECTING USE THE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED WITHIN THE INCORPORATED AREA OF THE CITY ; STATING A NEED FOR SUCH LEVY; PROVIDING FOR THE MAILING OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Notice of Public Hearing: The Notice of Public Hearing relative to Resolution 08-1966 was published in the Orlando Sentinel on November 2,9, 16 and 23, 2008. Staff Presentation: Ms. Barbara Lipscomb, City Manager stated Resolution 08-1966 preserves the City's ability to reconsider the use of the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem assessments for fire protection services. In order to use this methodology in 2009, Florida Statutes require that a public hearing be conducted on or before January 1,2009, and adopt a resolution providing notice of intent to utilize non-ad valorem special assessments and the tax bill collection method for funding the provision of fire protection services to property owners within the corporate limits of the City. Resolution 08-1966 does not obligate the City to impose the special assessment, but only preserves the City's opportunity to utilize the tax bill collection method beginning in November 2009, and is necessary to meet statutorily imposed notice required specified in F. S. 197.3632. If adopted, copies ofthe resolution must be sent to the Seminole County Tax Collector, the Seminole County Property Appraiser and the Florida Department of Revenue by January 10, 2009. However, this resolution is non-binding and the City Commission may reduce the areas covered by any future assessments or decide not to proceed with this assessment program at a later date. Budget Impact: This item has no impact to the City Budget. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Fire Chief recommended approval of Resolution 08-1966. Public Hearing: The following individual came forward and addressed Resolution 08-1966: I) Mr. John Horvath, 1004 Bradford Drive, Winter Park, Unincorporated Seminole County, stated he was speaking on behalf of his daughter who owns property in the City of Casselberry. Mr. Horvath stated he was retired firefighter and was aware of all the changes and needs of a fire department, and felt that counties and cities need to figure out how to work together in order to better serve the taxpayers, as long as any proposed fee was not higher than what the ad valorem millage would be. No one else came forward. Mayor Glancy closed the public hearing relative to Resolution 08-1966.