[Normal]

Thanks to some genius politicians, we received our new Fire assessment fee statement for 2024-25.

320.71

Heads need to roll!

Almost doubling the Fire assessment fee is their answer while we get statements from them like, “We are flush with cash.”

Um yah, no wonder!

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Normal

Thanks to some genius politicians, we received our new Fire assessment fee statement for 2024-25.

320.71

Heads need to roll!

Almost doubling the Fire assessment fee is their answer while we get statements from them like, “We are flush with cash.”

Um yah, no wonder!

If only you had attended one of the presentations or paid attention to the explanation in earlier threads. Then you might understand where that number came from and why it likely represents a decrease in your fire protection payment.

I expected mine to be closer to $350 so I’ll be happy if I see $320. By way of comparison, I paid about $520 for fire protection on my last tax bill.

[Normal]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

If only you had attended one of the presentations or paid attention to the explanation in earlier threads. Then you might understand where that number came from and why it likely represents a decrease in your fire protection payment.

I did attend the meeting at the rec center and have a copy of the slide presentation, thanks anyway for your uninformed input.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Normal

I did attend the meeting at the rec center and have a copy of the slide presentation, thanks anyway for your uninformed input.

In that case I am confused by your comment since the information on page 16 of the presentation shows an expected fee of $333. Your $320 is less than what you were told during the presentation.

[Normal]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

In that case I am confused by your comment since the information on page 16 of the presentation shows an expected fee of $333. Your $320 is less than what you were told during the presentation.

Are you really expecting a reduction in county taxes? Swampland anyone?

[Kenswing]

Hmmmm. Less than a dollar a day for fire and ambulance service. I never in my wildest dreams would have thought that was unreasonable.

[Papa_lecki]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

Hmmmm. Less than a dollar a day for fire and ambulance service. I never in my wildest dreams would have thought that was unreasonable.

And, if you (or your loved one) are having a cardiac incident, fast ambulance response, not 30 minutes.

[DrMack]

Originally Posted by Normal

Thanks to some genius politicians, we received our new Fire assessment fee statement for 2024-25.

320.71

Heads need to roll!

Almost doubling the Fire assessment fee is their answer while we get statements from them like, “We are flush with cash.”

Um yah, no wonder!

Sorry it cant be, but nice try. The assessment can’t legally be raised by more than 3%. It’s Florida law. If a tax is based on a property parcel number, the tax can’t be raised by more than 3% per year.

“ Moreover, Florida law stipulates that the total amount of property taxes collected by each taxing authority cannot increase by more than 3% or the inflation rate, whichever is lesser, unless voters approve an increase.”

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by Normal

Are you really expecting a reduction in county taxes? Swampland anyone?

You mean like the 9.1% rate cut for 2023 thanks for the investments int infrastructure?

The Villages is adding over $2 billion of new homes to the property tax base every year.


Sumter commissioners slash property tax rate | News | The Villages Daily Sun | thevillagesdailysun.com

[bobeaston]

Simple! Don't call them when you need help.
Wishing to decapitate the people who risk their lives to help you puts you in the category of spoiled teenagers.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Uh oh. I sense an AED like thread brewing!

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by DrMack

Sorry it cant be, but nice try. The assessment can’t legally be raised by more than 3%. It’s Florida law. If a tax is based on a property parcel number, the tax can’t be raised by more than 3% per year.

“ Moreover, Florida law stipulates that the total amount of property taxes collected by each taxing authority cannot increase by more than 3% or the inflation rate, whichever is lesser, unless voters approve an increase.”

You will find that:
1. This is not a property tax; and,
2. This is a new taxing authority establishing a new assessment and not an increase to an existing property tax

[Gpsma]

Oh you poor villager…expecting nothing to increase..saying you live on a fixed income…all the while collecting social security and maybe a pension while living in a half a million housr

Cry me a river

[Robojo]

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki

And, if you (or your loved one) are having a cardiac incident, fast ambulance response, not 30 minutes.

And we have defrib stations everywhere.

[TomPerry]

Originally Posted by Normal

Thanks to some genius politicians, we received our new Fire assessment fee statement for 2024-25.

320.71

Heads need to roll!

Almost doubling the Fire assessment fee is their answer while we get statements from them like, “We are flush with cash.”

Um yah, no wonder!

To the OP, “NORMAL”, we have been here eight years and this is the first increase in the fire assessment fee! A less than $3 per week increase and you want to “roll heads”!!! Boy do you need a new Avatar Name!!!!!!