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Lake Wales proposes higher fire assessment for single-family homes; commissioners expect phone inquiries

3858233 · May 28, 2025
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City staff presented a preliminary fire protection services assessment that would raise the single-family residential charge by $28 to $174 and leave the full 100% cost-recovery level at $387; staff recommended a partial increase backed by the finance department and city manager.

City of Lake Wales finance staff on Tuesday presented a preliminary fire protection services assessment and recommended increasing the single-family residential assessment by $28, from $146 to $174.

Finance Director Dorothy Abbott said the analysis showed that a single-family assessment that would fully cover fire service costs would be $387, but staff is recommending a lower…

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