Dunedin commission authorizes RFP for study of possible fire-assessment to shore up budget

Jul 10, 2026

The commission voted 4–0 to advertise a request for proposals to study a non‑ad valorem fire-protection assessment aimed at offsetting potential property-tax revenue losses; staff estimated the study will cost about $75,000–$100,000 and said EMS costs would be excluded from assessable charges.

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The Dunedin City Commission voted unanimously July 9 to authorize city staff to advertise a request for proposals for a study on a possible fire-protection assessment, a non‑ad valorem charge that would fund fire operations separately from the general fund.

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