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Deltona agrees to study fire-assessment options to pay for stations, apparatus and personnel; veteransexemptions discussed
Summary
Commissioners agreed at the May 3 budget workshop to add funding for a fire-assessment needs study to Monday's mid-year amendment. Staff outlined how a non-ad valorem assessment could be structured and discussed exemptions and hardship provisions for 100% service-connected disabled veterans and charitable organizations.
Deltona commissioners gave staff direction at the May 3 budget workshop to add funds to the mid-year budget amendment so the city can study a non-ad valorem fire-assessment option to fund stations, apparatus and related operating costs.
Finance Director John McKinney outlined typical permitted uses for a fire assessment: station construction and remodeling, fire apparatus and equipment (excluding ambulance/transports), debt service tied…
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