2. The costs assessed must be fairly and reasonably apportioned among the properties that receive the

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

Sumter County is reviewing a proposal to establish a fire services assessment program. This program aims to calculate and apportion the costs of providing fire services across properties that benefit from them. The review process involves determining the full costs of fire services, identifying which elements benefit properties, and recommending a fair way to divide these costs. This initiative is currently under review, indicating an early stage in the public process. The project would involve detailed analysis and calculation of assessment rates for Fiscal Year 2026-27, based on proposed budgets from FY 2026 through FY 2030. This process requires expertise in financial analysis, data evaluation, and understanding of fire service delivery models. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers in fields such as consulting, data analysis, and legal services may find opportunities to engage early in this planning phase before final plans and bids are established.