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Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting · 2026-07-28 · agenda_item

Sumter County is proposing to establish and collect fire protection non-ad valorem assessments. This initiative is currently under review by the Board of County Commissioners. The proposed assessments will fund fire protection services, facilities, and programs across the entire county, excluding specific areas. This process involves calculating rates based on building classification and size, with different rates for various building types like department stores, restaurants, churches, and residential homes. The county is seeking public comment on these proposed assessments before they are finalized. This early stage in the public process means that contractors, suppliers, and service providers in fields related to fire services and public finance could benefit from engaging with the county now. Understanding the proposed assessment structure and potential revenue streams is key for businesses that could support or be impacted by these services.

Square Feet for Class 3 & 4 – Department Store

499 square feet

Square Feet for Class 5 – Restaurant

699 square feet

Square Feet for Class 6 – Church

899 square feet

Square Feet for Class 7 – Residential

1,199 square feet

Rate Per Fire Protection Unit (Class 3-4)

237.88 $

Gross Revenue (Class 3-4)

7,474,867 $

Exemption Buydown (Class 3-4)

180,214 $

Net Revenue (Class 3-4)

7,294,653 $

Revenue Impact (Class 3-4)

-3,040,172 $

Number of Buildings in Tier 1 (Single Family Residential)

5,320 buildings

Percentage of Buildings in Tier 1 (Single Family Residential)

30.94 %

Number of Buildings in Tier 2 (Single Family Residential)

6,031 buildings

Percentage of Buildings in Tier 2 (Single Family Residential)

35.07 %

Number of Buildings in Tier 3 (Single Family Residential)

4,253 buildings

Percentage of Buildings in Tier 3 (Single Family Residential)

24.73 %

Number of Buildings in Tier 4 (Single Family Residential)

1,269 buildings

Percentage of Buildings in Tier 4 (Single Family Residential)

7.38 %

Number of Buildings in Tier 5 (Single Family Residential)

262 buildings

Percentage of Buildings in Tier 5 (Single Family Residential)

1.52 %

Number of Buildings in Tier 6 (Single Family Residential)

50 buildings

Percentage of Buildings in Tier 6 (Single Family Residential)

0.29 %

Number of Buildings in Tier 7 (Single Family Residential)

9 buildings

Percentage of Buildings in Tier 7 (Single Family Residential)

0.05 %

Number of Buildings in Tier 8 (Single Family Residential)

2 buildings

Percentage of Buildings in Tier 8 (Single Family Residential)

0.01 %

Total Single Family Residential Buildings

17,196 buildings

Percentage of Fire Protection Units for Class 7 (Hazardous Class)

85.25 %

Percentage of Fire Protection Units for Class 6 (Hazardous Class)

2.20 %

Percentage of Fire Protection Units for Class 5 (Hazardous Class)

1.58 %

Percentage of Fire Protection Units for Class 4-3 (Hazardous Class)

10.98 %

Rate Per Fire Protection Unit (Hazardous Class)

169.91 $

Gross Revenue (Hazardous Class)

5,339,191 $

Exemption Buydown (Hazardous Class)

128,722 $

Net Revenue (Hazardous Class)

5,210,468 $

Revenue Impact (Hazardous Class)

-5,124,357 $

Number of Buildings in Tier 1 (Single Family Residential - Hazardous)

5,320 buildings

Percentage of Buildings in Tier 1 (Single Family Residential - Hazardous)

30.94 %

Number of Buildings in Tier 2 (Single Family Residential - Hazardous)

6,031 buildings

Percentage of Buildings in Tier 2 (Single Family Residential - Hazardous)

35.07 %

Number of Buildings in Tier 3 (Single Family Residential - Hazardous)

4,253 buildings

Percentage of Buildings in Tier 3 (Single Family Residential - Hazardous)

24.73 %

Number of Buildings in Tier 4 (Single Family Residential - Hazardous)

1,269 buildings

Percentage of Buildings in Tier 4 (Single Family Residential - Hazardous)

7.38 %

Number of Buildings in Tier 5 (Single Family Residential - Hazardous)

262 buildings

Percentage of Buildings in Tier 5 (Single Family Residential - Hazardous)

1.52 %

Number of Buildings in Tier 6 (Single Family Residential - Hazardous)

50 buildings

Percentage of Buildings in Tier 6 (Single Family Residential - Hazardous)

0.29 %

Number of Buildings in Tier 7 (Single Family Residential - Hazardous)

9 buildings

Percentage of Buildings in Tier 7 (Single Family Residential - Hazardous)

0.05 %

Number of Buildings in Tier 8 (Single Family Residential - Hazardous)

2 buildings

Percentage of Buildings in Tier 8 (Single Family Residential - Hazardous)

0.01 %

Total Single Family Residential Buildings (Hazardous)

17,196 buildings

Fund 182 - Sumter County Fire & EMS MSBU Amount

5,394,895 $

Fund 182 - Sumter County Fire & EMS MSTU Amount

15,837,358 $

Fund 182 - Sumter County Fire & EMS Transfer from General Fund

6,990,480 $

Fund 182 - Sumter County Fire & EMS Transport Fees

3,335,734 $

Fund 182 - Sumter County Fire & EMS Other Revenues

1,918,285 $

Fund 182 - Sumter County Fire & EMS Salaries and Benefits and Equipment

27,856,653 $

Fund 182 - Sumter County Fire & EMS Information Technology Support

446,030 $

Fund 182 - Sumter County Fire & EMS Transfers to General Fund and Fund 501

1,864,448 $

Fund 182 - Sumter County Fire & EMS Other Expenditures

3,309,621 $

Total Annual Fire Protection Assessment Revenue (MSBU)

5,339,191 $

Assessment for Hazard Class 7 Building at 1,200-1,999 sq. ft.

250.40 $

Maximum Assessment for Hazard Class 7 Building at 1,200-1,999 sq. ft.

350.58 $

Public Hearing Time

6:00 p.m.

Public Hearing Date

July 28, 2026

Objection Filing Period

20 days

Required Notice for Accommodations

2 business days

Court Action Filing Period

20 days

County Administrator Office Phone

352-689-4400