Cooper City adopts Resolution 25-59, sets fire assessment at $432 per household

The Cooper City Commission voted to adopt Resolution 25-59 on the fire assessment, approving a household assessment of $432 rather than the $446 that had been advertised. The commission moved, seconded and then voted in favor of the resolution during the September 12 meeting.

City staff told the commission the lower adopted figure reflects negotiated reductions in fire expenses over the summer. The city manager summarized the change: "Instead of the advertised $446 per household, the rate that you have in front of you today is $432 per household, a reduction of about $14," and said those savings translated directly into the assessment calculation. The clerk read the resolution into the record as "Resolution 25-59," describing it as relating to the provision of fire services, the establishment of a rate of assessment and the assessment roll.

Commissioners confirmed there was no further public input before the vote. The clerk called the roll; recorded votes in favor included Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Mallozzi, Commissioner Katzmann, Commissioner Schroeder and Mayor Curran. The commission confirmed movers on the motion during the meeting—"Lisa made the motion and Jason 2nd it"—and then proceeded to a roll-call vote, which carried the adoption.

Staff and members clarified that the adoption represents a reduction from the advertised amount for the coming assessment cycle rather than a year-over-year reduction in the assessment rate. The city manager and staff said they would provide additional numerical detail to commissioners as requested.