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Council weighs real‑estate tax credit to recruit volunteer firefighters; $500 credit would cost about $7,000 now
Summary
Staff proposed a local real‑estate tax credit for volunteer firefighters who reside inside city limits to incentivize recruitment; staff recommended starting small (Frostburg residents only), estimated an initial $500 credit would total about $7,000 per year, and warned the timeline to implement for this tax year is tight.
City staff asked the council whether it wants to pursue a real‑estate tax credit for volunteer firefighters who live inside Frostburg city limits, saying the legal authority and state framework exist but implementation will require careful ordinance drafting and a tight schedule.
Hayden and Elaine explained the opportunity stems from state law that permits municipalities to grant tax credits to public‑safety officers; staff said the city can set local eligibility criteria (for example, requiring a qualifying volunteer to list Frostburg as…
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