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Board asks staff to evaluate dedicated funding options for Hillsborough County Fire Rescue
Summary
Commissioners directed staff to evaluate options for a dedicated Hillsborough County Fire Rescue funding mechanism, requiring any proposal to be revenue‑neutral within the unincorporated area fund via corresponding reductions elsewhere.
The Hillsborough County Board directed staff to evaluate and return options for establishing a dedicated funding mechanism for Hillsborough County Fire Rescue and required that any proposed mechanism be accompanied by corresponding reductions in existing revenue within the unincorporated area fund to maintain overall revenue neutrality.
"The board directed staff to evaluate and bring back options for establishing a dedicated funding mechanism for Hillsborough County Fire Rescue. Any proposed funding mechanism should be accompanied by corresponding reductions in existing revenue within the unincorporated area fund to maintain overall revenue neutrality," Katie said in the county recap. The summary did not describe specific funding vehicles, projected revenue, or a return date for the evaluation.
The directive is a staff assignment for study; any funding mechanism would require further analysis, potential ordinance or budget actions, and board approval before implementation.
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