PUBLIC HEARINGS

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

Sumter County is reviewing proposals for fire protection services and a tourism development tax. The fire protection services proposal involves establishing non-ad valorem assessments for properties within the Sumter County Fire & EMS Service Area. This review includes approving an assessment resolution and methodology based on a study by Accenture. The tourism development tax proposal aims to levy and impose a tax, subject to voter approval in a referendum, and adopt a tourism development plan. These items are currently under review and have recommendations for approval. The fire protection services review could lead to work in site assessment and administrative services related to property assessments. The tourism tax review may involve planning, legal, and administrative services. Local businesses in relevant sectors are encouraged to engage early to understand the scope and potential needs as these proposals move through the public process.