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Originally Posted by LuvtheVillages
In the 3/24 paper, page C3, is an article about the new fire truck that Villages Public Safety has purchased. Its key feature is a ladder that will reach a 10 story building, like the Brownwood Hotel. Its cost, about $1 million.
No wonder our annual fire assessment has to increase. I do not begrudge the firefighters a fair wage, but no houses are 10 stories tall, only businesses.
That's a good reason for a public safety impact fee on commercial property.
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Note that the Fire Department doesn't rely entirely on the annual assessments. They also receive Federal grants. Last year, they received at least one $6.5 million Federal grant.