PUBLIC HEARINGS

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

The Board of County Commissioners is holding public hearings on two agenda items related to new revenue streams for county services. The first hearing concerns the provision of fire protection services and the establishment of non-ad valorem assessments to fund them across Sumter County. This includes approving an assessment resolution and methodology based on a May 2026 Accenture study. The second hearing is to consider adopting a Tourism Development Tax, subject to voter approval in a November 2026 referendum, and to adopt a Tourism Development Tax Plan. These items are currently under review and have recommendations for approval. The potential work stemming from these items could involve administrative services, legal counsel for ordinance and resolution drafting, and potentially financial services for assessment collection and tax management. Businesses specializing in government consulting, legal services, and financial administration may find opportunities by engaging early before final decisions are made.