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Advisory board backs $75 fire assessment increase to fund new stations and equipment
Summary
The board supported the city manager’s recommendation to move to full cost recovery for the fire assessment, a $75 annual per‑unit increase aimed at capital projects including EMS Substation 88 and Fire Station 13.
Fort Lauderdale’s Budget Advisory Board signaled support for a proposed increase to the city’s fire assessment that staff says would generate about $10.4 million and fund fire capital projects.
Staff told the board the assessment is being raised to full cost recovery to reflect operational changes and capital needs. “We’re recommending a full cost recovery,” Laura Reese said during the presentation, describing a consultant’s study of effective response units and operations.
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