Fire Department Charges
I was not aware until our neighbor had a fire, that our insurance company (we) are charged for fire service in Sumter County. It was discovered that the County Commissioners passed an ordinance (2008-05) which allows for the billing for fire services. The neighbors insurance company will be receiving a bill for between eight and nine thousand dollars for the Villages Public Safety Department services. One example is $500.00 per hour per class A fire truck. This all seems unfair since we pay a yearly fee for fire protection within Sumter County section of The Villages. A number of residents are going to the Commissioners meeting on July 22, 2008 @ 5 P.M. which will be held at the Colony Rec Center to question them about this issue.
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