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Contact Name: Nick Lepp
Contact Number: Ext. 1018
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City Manager: Craig Shaddix
Background Summary:
At the June 20, 2023, City Commission Meeting, the City Commission approved a Development Agreement
between the City and Ocoee Acquisition Company, LLC (The Regency). The proposed Fourth Amendment to
the Development Agreement Sub -phases the original phasing plan approved September 30,2024. The
proposed revised phasing plan and Development agreement sub -phases the original Phase 2 and Phase 3 to
allow for Certificates of Occupancy to be given to each building as part of a sub -phase, with the exception of
Phase 4 (all buildings need to remain in one single phase).
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the City and GS Crown Point Owner, LLC. This amendment solidifies that the City has reviewed the
Developer's updated phasing plan, and both Parties agree to the agreement.
Issue:
Should the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners approve the Fourth Amendment to the Developers
Agreement with revised phasing plan.
SWf recommends the Monorable Mayor and City Commissioners approve the Fourth Arrieriffiffi—e-n-t—WhIfff-F—OUffff
Amendment to the phasing plan
MEMO=
City of Ocoee - 1 N. Bluford Avenue - Ocoee, Florida 3476
Phone: (407) 905-3100 - www.ocoee.org I
THIS DOCUMENT PREPARED BY
AND RETURN TO:
Daniel T. O'Keefe, Esq.
Shutts & Bowen, LLP
300 Orange Ave. Suite 1600
Orlando, FL 32801
FOURTH AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
(The Regency at Ocoee)
This FOURTH AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (The Regency
at Ocoee) ("Fourth Amendment") is made and entered into this _ day of , 2026
("Effective Date"), by and between the CITY OF OCOEE, a Florida municipal corporation,
whose mailing address is 150 North Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee, Florida 34761, Attention: City
Manager ("City"), and OCOEE ACQUISITION COMPANY, LLC, a Florida limited liability
company, with an address of 5911 Turkey Lake Road, Suite 303, Orlando, Florida 32819
(collectively, the "Developer"). The City and the Developer are sometimes collectively referred
to herein as the "Parties" and individually as a "Party."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Developer and City entered into that certain Development Agreement
executed on May 3, 2022 and recorded on May 9, 2022, DOC # 20220294398 in the Public
Records of Orange County, Florida, as amended by that certain First Amendment to Development
Agreement executed on June 6, 2023 and recorded on June 13, 2023, DOC # 20230329692, as
amended by that certain Second Amendment to Development Agreement executed on April 16,
2024 and recorded on April 19, 2024, DOC # 20240229060, and as amended by that certain Third
Amendment to Development Agreement executed on December 17, 2024 and recorded on
December 19, 2024, DOC # 20240720694 (collectively, the "Agreement");
WHEREAS, the City and Developer entered into that certain Hold Harmless and
Indemnification Agreement dated May 29, 2026 (the "Hold Harmless Agreement"), pursuant to
which Developer agreed to indemnify, defend, and hold the City harmless, to maintain insurance,
and to assume responsibility for private improvements and the public utilities serving the Project
in connection with the City's issuance of certificates of occupancy in advance of final completion
of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Parties desire to amend the Agreement to provide for the phased
completion of site work and the issuance of certificates of occupancy in accordance with the
conditions specifically provided herein; and
WHEREAS, any capitalized term not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning
ascribed to it under the Agreement.
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NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual obligations contained herein
and the sum of ten dollars ($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration the sufficiency of
which is hereby conclusively acknowledged the Parties agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. Recitals. The Recitals contained above are true and correct and are incorporated in this
Fourth Amendment in full as if set forth herein.
2. Issuance of Certificates of Occupancy.
a. The City agrees to issue certificates of occupancy for buildings within each
"Phase" or "Sub -Phase" of the development, as identified in the phasing delivery
plan, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" (the "Phasing Plan"). As a condition
precedent to the City's inspection of any building and the issuance of any certificate
of occupancy for a building within a Phase or Sub -Phase, Developer shall first
complete the site work for that Phase or Sub -Phase, including, but not limited to,
landscaping, utility connections, and irrigation installation, and the City shall have
issued a Partial Certificate of Completion for that site work. A Partial Certificate of
Completion certifies that the site work for the Phase or Sub -Phase is substantially
complete, certifies the site work only, and does not authorize occupancy of any
building. Upon completion of the site work closeout for a Phase or Sub -Phase, and
Developer's delivery to the City of the closeout documentation for that site work,
including (i) engineering certifications, consisting of the engineer of record's
certification letter, as-builts, and the surveyor's certification letter, (ii) utilities
documentation, (iii) landscaping documentation, including the landscape
architect's letter of completion, and (iv) administrative documents, including
recorded easements and the maintenance agreement, the City shall issue a
Certificate of Completion for that site work. Following issuance of the applicable
Partial Certificate of Completion, the City shall complete its building inspections
and, subject to the building's compliance with the Florida Building Code and the
City's land development regulations, shall issue a certificate of occupancy for the
building. The City shall have no obligation to issue any certificate of occupancy
except in accordance with the foregoing. The City shall have no obligation to issue
a certificate of occupancy for any building within a Phase or Sub -Phase unless fire
and emergency access to that Phase or Sub -Phase, including all required fire
apparatus access roads, the roundabout, hydrants, and water supply for fire
protection, is complete. Subject to the foregoing, and except as required for fire
and emergency access as set forth in this Section and in the Phasing Plan, the Sub -
Phases may be completed out of numerical order. For example, a certificate of
occupancy may be issued for Phase 4 before Phase 3(a). Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Phase 3(b) must be completed before Phase 3(a). In addition, all Phase
4 site work shall be completed at one time and as a single phase, and Phase 4 shall
not be divided into sub -phases for purposes of site work completion or the issuance
of certificates of occupancy unless the City and Developer agree to a sub -phasing
plan documented in a further amendment to the Agreement.
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b. Without limiting the foregoing, and in order to provide adequate fire and emergency
access: the City shall have no obligation to issue a Certificate of Completion for the
Phase 3(a) site work, or a certificate of occupancy for Building 1 (Phase 3(a)), until
the Phase 3(b) site work is complete; and (iii) the City shall have no obligation to
issue a certificate of occupancy for any building within Phase 4 until all Phase 4
site work is complete.
c. Developer has completed Phase 1 and the City has previously issued a Partial
Certificate of Completion for Phase 1 site work for Old Winter Garden Road,
subject to Developer's completion of the final phase, which includes the `final lift'
of asphalt for Old Winter Garden Road. Upon completion of the final phase,
Developer shall provide the City with any necessary bill of sale for the public
utilities in Phase 1, consistent with the applicable Florida Department of
Environmental Protection permit, together with any other transaction documents
reasonably necessary to convey the Phase 1 public improvements and utilities to
the City. The City agrees to issue certificates of occupancy for each Sub -Phase,
subject to conditions described herein, prior to Developer's completion of the `final
lift' of asphalt for Old Winter Garden Road, provided that fire and emergency
access to each Sub -Phase is and remains complete and available.
d. The City has previously issued a Partial Certificate of Completion for Phase 2(a)
site work and a Certificate of Occupancy for Building 7 (located in Phase 2(a)) and
Developer has provided an indemnity therewith pursuant to the Hold Harmless
Agreement described in the Recitals. At the City's request, Developer shall provide,
within a commercially reasonable period, all reasonably necessary transaction
documents related to Phase(2)a.
e. Any active construction on the Project shall not materially interfere with the use
and occupancy of the improvements within the completed Sub -Phases, or with fire
and emergency access to those improvements. Developer shall maintain fire and
emergency access to the occupied Sub -Phases at all times and shall take all
reasonable safety measures, including fencing off active construction areas and
securing all construction equipment and staging, to ensure the safety of the residents
and their guests and invitees. Developer's indemnification, insurance, and other
obligations under the Hold Harmless Agreement continue to apply to the occupancy
of buildings in advance of completion of all site work, and nothing in this Fourth
Amendment limits, supersedes, or releases those obligations.
3. Insurance. The insurance requirements of Section 6 of the Hold Harmless Agreement
are incorporated into this Fourth Amendment by reference and apply to each Partial Certificate of
Completion, Certificate of Completion, and Certificate of Occupancy (as defined in the Hold
Harmless Agreement) contemplated herein. Without limiting that incorporation, Developer shall
maintain, through final completion of the Project and the City's acceptance of the Public Utilities
(and in no event less than the term of the Hold Harmless Agreement), commercial general liability
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insurance of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, including
products -completed operations.
Each policy required or maintained under this Section, shall meet all requirements set forth in the
Hold Harmless Agreement and Developer shall maintain such insurance continuously through
completion of all Phase 4 site work, including the final lift of asphalt for Old Winter Garden Road
and the City's issuance of the final Certificate of Completion for the Project. To avoid any
ambiguity, the final lift of asphalt for Old Winter Garden Road is a project closeout item, is not a
Phase 4 Sub -Phase, and is not included within 'all Phase 4 site work' for purposes of this Fourth
Amendment.
These are minimum requirements only and do not limit Developer's indemnification or other
obligations under the Hold Harmless Agreement, the Agreement, or this Fourth Amendment.
Nothing herein waives, reduces, or supersedes any insurance or other requirement, or any right,
remedy, or protection of the City, under those instruments or any other instrument relating to the
Project; any provision affording the City greater coverage or protection controls.
4. Counterparts. This Fourth Amendment may be executed in two or more counterparts,
each of which shall be and be taken to be an original and are collectively but one instrument.
5. Effect on Agreement. Except as modified herein, the Agreement shall remain in full force
and effect, binding upon each of the Parties. In the event of a conflict between the Agreement and
this Fourth Amendment, the terms of this Fourth Amendment shall control.
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Witnesses:
Printed Name:
Printed Name:
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF
DEVELOPER:
OCOEE ACQUISITION COMPANY, LLC,
a Florida limited liability company
By:
Name:
Title:
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2026, by
, as of Ocoee Acquisition Company, LLC, a Florida
limited liability company, on behalf of the company. He/she appeared by (check one) ❑ physical
appearance or ❑ online notarization, and (check one) ❑ is personally known to me or ❑ has
produced as identification.
Print Name:
Notary Public
My Commission Expires:
Commission Number:
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CITY:
CITY OF OCOEE
Rusty Johnson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Melanie Sibbitt, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
Kurt Ardaman, City Attorney
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2026, by
, as of the City of Ocoee, Florida, a
municipal corporation of the State of Florida, on behalf of the City of Ocoee, Florida. He/she
appeared by (check one) ❑ physical appearance or ❑ online notarization, and (check one) ❑ is
personally known to me or ❑ has produced as identification.
Print Name:
Notary Public
My Commission Expires:
Commission Number:
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PHASING DELIVERY PLAN
PHASING LEGEND
Phase 1 — Signalization, Retention Pond & Improvements to Old Winter
FMCTwdeti Road
Phase 2(a) — Building 7, Garage 6
Phase 3(;} — Branding I
Phase 3(b) —Building 2
' Phase 2(b) —Clubhouse Phase 4{a} —Building 5, Crarage 7, Garage Z; Building 3; Building �, Garage 3,
g t Garage 4 & Trash Compactor
Phase 2(c) — Building 6, Garage 5 Phase 4(i ) —Faisal Tmovements to Old Winter Crerden Road
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Proposed Fire Assessment
Fee Update
Maintaining Reliable Fire Rescue Service for Ocoee
June 16, 2026
Purpose
Tonight’s presentation will:
Explain how fire services are funded
Review increasing service demands and operational costs
Discuss the current funding gap
Explain how additional revenue would support fire rescue operations
Present proposed assessment update
Services Funded by the Fire Assessment
The fire assessment helps support the City’s fire protection and emergency response readiness, including:
Fire suppression services
Emergency response personnel costs
Fire apparatus and equipment
Fire prevention and inspections
Protective gear and training
Station operation and readiness
Certain other fire rescue operational costs permitted under Florida law
Non-Assessable Fire Service Expenses
The following expenses are for services also provided by the fire department
but that must be funded through other City revenues (general fund):
EMS/ambulance transport functions
Emergency management
Disaster response
Public education programs
Mutual aid activities
Other general government functions
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$10,000,000
$15,000,000
$20,000,000
$25,000,000
$30,000,000
$35,000,000
FY27 FY28 FY29 FY30 FY31
Fire Department Expenses
Total Budget Assessable Budget
Community Growth
& Service Demand
In recent years, growth in population
and community development have led
to increased fire service demands.
From 2022 to 2025:
EMS Incidents increased 7.6%
Non-EMS Incidents increased 66.8%
Growth in both EMS and non-EMS
responses places additional demands
on personnel, apparatus, equipment,
training, and operational readiness.
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* Conservatively estimated with a 2.5% increase
Rising Costs of Providing Fire Service
As demand has grown, costs have also increased across all areas of service.
Major cost drivers include:
Personnel and benefits
Medical supplies and equipment
Fuel and utilities
Apparatus maintenance and replacement
Protective equipment
Training and certification
Inflation affecting goods and services
Personnel Cost
Growth
$7.82M → $10.41M
from 2020 to 2025
$7.8M$8.0M$8.1M
$8.5M
$9.9M
$10.4M
$10.5M*
ESTIMATED FOR CURRENT YEAR
$12.3M
PROJECTED UNDER NEW CONTRACT
$7.0M
$7.5M
$8.0M
$8.5M
$9.0M
$9.5M
$10.0M
$10.5M
$11.0M
$11.5M
$12.0M
$12.5M
FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27
Personnel costs are the largest recurring cost in
fire service delivery.
Key Drivers:
Increased Service Demand
Labor Market Pressures: Competitive labor
market for firefighter/paramedics increases
wage pressure.
Overtime Requirements: Vacancies, leave,
training, and minimum staffing requirements
drive overtime.
Healthcare and Pension Costs
Equipment Cost
Inflation
Radio Program: 32 radios increased from $112K to
$323K (188%)
SCBA Program: 51 SCBAs increased from $357K to
$714K. (100%)
Turnout Gear Program: 132 sets projected to increase
from $330K to $660K due to PFAS-free requirements.
(100%)
Cardiac Monitor Program: 14 monitors increased from
$420K to $840K. (100%)
Stretcher Program: Increased from $120K to $260K.
(117%)
Ballistic PPE Program: 10-year replacement cycle;
current replacement cost approximately $40K. (122%)
Fire Hose: Annual replacement costs increased from
$15K to $25K (85%)
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$200,000
$300,000
$400,000
$500,000
$600,000
$700,000
$800,000
$900,000
Historical Cost Current Estimated Cost
Fire Apparatus Cost
Inflation
Estimated Cost Ranges
Engines have increased from roughly
$450k–$550k to $900k–$1.2M.
Tower trucks have increased from roughly
$750k–$1M to $1.8M–$2.3M.
Rescue/ambulance units have increased
from roughly $180k–$250k to $350k–$450k.
Extended build times force departments to
keep aging units in service longer.
Higher maintenance costs and parts
shortages increase total lifecycle cost.
$0
$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
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Historical Cost Current Estimated Cost
Funding Gap: Current Assessment vs.
Actual Cost
The current assessment fee only
funds about 36% of the assessable
costs. The remaining costs are
currently subsidized through other
City revenues.
For Fiscal Year 2027, our current
rate, if unchanged, would fund
about 37% of the assessable costs.
With rising costs rapidly outpacing
the revenue received, that gap is
only expected to grow. $-
$2,000,000
$4,000,000
$6,000,000
$8,000,000
$10,000,000
$12,000,000
$14,000,000
$16,000,000
$18,000,000
Total Budget
$17,881,255
Assessable
$14,732,878
$13,498
$46,800
$909,380
Revenues
Collected
$4,496,156
Total Budget Assessable Budget
Fire Inspection Fee Fire Plan Review
City of Windermere Contract Fire Assessment Fee
FY27 TOTAL BUDGET AND REVENUE COMPARISONS
$0
$5,000,000
$10,000,000
$15,000,000
$20,000,000
$25,000,000
$30,000,000
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031
Total Assessable Costs vs Revenue
Collected with Current Fee
Total Assessible Costs Fire Protection Fees Collected
Why an Update is Necessary
For years, the existing methodology has provided only a fraction of the
funds needed to fully support fire service.
Until now, the City has been able to subsidize the remaining costs from the
general fund, largely due to rising property values and healthy reserves.
However, this ability may be impacted by changes in tax legislation.
Without updating the assessment:
The funding gap will continue to grow at a faster rate
Long-term sustainability becomes more difficult
Equipment and operational needs may be delayed
Pressure on the general fund will increase
Financial flexibility for non-assessable costs and other
City services will be reduced
$0
$5,000,000
$10,000,000
$15,000,000
$20,000,000
$25,000,000
$30,000,000
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031
Total Assessable Costs vs Revenue
Collected with Current Fee
Total Assessible Costs Fire Protection Fees Collected
Gap Covered by
Ad Valorum Funds
Ad Valorum
Reduction
Proposed Assessment Update
At the May 19, 2026, City Commission Meeting, staff proposed a new
methodology which would increase revenue and lessen the burden on
single-family residential parcels.
Key Takeaways:
The current methodology uses Fire Protection Units to calculate the fees
which vary from property to property.
Currently, 91% of Single-Family Residential Parcels in Ocoee pay between
$205.65 and $342.75 per year.
Currently, multi-family apartment complexes in Ocoee pay an average of
$8,639 (average $45 per dwelling unit) per year.
The proposed methodology uses a flat fee for single-family homes and
would mean higher rates for commercial and multi-family properties
compared to what they currently pay.
City of Ocoee:
$ 206.06
$ 274.28 (3)
$ 342.51 (3)
$ 410.73
$ 480.34
Average =
$ 681.52
Average =
$ 327.50
with current assessment
Orange County:
$ 298.89
$ 442.45
$ 474.26
$ 476.53
$ 648.88
$ 706.40
$ 720.87
$ 748.15
$ 1,617.28
County Comparisons
Evaluating Funding Alternatives
Staff evaluated multiple funding scenarios to determine how much of the assessable fire protection costs should be funded through the Fire Assessment.
When evaluating potential funding levels, staff considered:
Maintaining reliable fire rescue service
Balancing affordability for property owners
Keeping pace with rising service delivery costs
Preparing for anticipated property tax revenue reductions
Reducing reliance on General Fund subsidies
Improving long-term financial sustainability
Funding Level Options
Based on these considerations, staff evaluated three potential approaches
to funding assessable costs.
Each approach reflects a different level of cost recovery and reliance on
General Fund support.
Funding LevelApproach
40% of assessable costsApproach 1: Partial Cost Recovery
70% of assessable costsApproach 2: Revenue Stabilization
100% of assessable costsApproach 3: Full Cost Recovery
Approach 1: Partial Cost Recovery
This approach funds approximately 40% of assessable fire
protection costs
Residential Rate:
$341.24/year
$28.44/month
Non-Residential Rates:
Commercial: $0.196/sq ft
Industrial/Warehouse: $0.126/sq ft
Institutional: $0.195/sq ft
Additional Gross Revenue:
$3,555,215
Approach 1: Partial
Cost Recovery
Benefits:
Lowest impact on property owners
Consistent with option previously presented
to the City Commission
Provides an estimated $3,555,215 in
additional revenue
Considerations:
Significant general fund subsidy remains
necessary
Does not fully address the anticipated
revenue reductions associated with tax
reform
Future adjustments may be needed sooner
as costs continue to increase
$-
$5,000,000
$10,000,000
$15,000,000
$20,000,000
$25,000,000
$30,000,000
$35,000,000
2027 2028 2029 2030 2031
Total Expenditures
Assessable Expenditures
Fees at 40% Funding Level
Approach 2: Revenue Stabilization
This approach funds approximately 70% of assessable fire
protection costs
Residential Rate:
$597.16/year
$49.76/month
Non-Residential Rates:
Commercial: $0.342/sq ft
Industrial/Warehouse: $0.221/sq ft
Institutional: $0.342/sq ft
Additional Gross Revenue:
$9,593,744
Approach 2:
Revenue Stabilization
Benefits:
Increases cost recovery while helping to
mitigate anticipated property tax
revenue losses
Provides additional capacity to absorb
future cost increases
Improves financial stability
Considerations:
Assessable costs remain partly subsidized
Rising service costs may continue to
outpace revenue growth over time
Future assessment adjustments may still
be necessary
$-
$5,000,000
$10,000,000
$15,000,000
$20,000,000
$25,000,000
$30,000,000
$35,000,000
2027 2028 2029 2030 2031
Total Expenditures
Assessable Expenditures
Fees at 70% Funding Level
Approach 3: Full Cost Recovery
This approach funds 100% of assessable fire protection
costs through the assessment
Residential Rate:
$853.09/year
$71.09/month
Non-Residential Rates:
Commercial: $0.489/sq ft
Industrial/Warehouse: $0.315/sq ft
Institutional: $0.488/sq ft
Additional Gross Revenue:
$15,632,272
Approach 3: Full Cost
Recovery
Benefits:
Fully funds assessable fire protection costs
Significantly reduces reliance on general
fund support
Provides strongest long-term sustainability
Better aligns the funding source with the
cost of service
Creates greater flexibility for other City
services
Considerations:
Highest impact on property owners
$-
$5,000,000
$10,000,000
$15,000,000
$20,000,000
$25,000,000
$30,000,000
$35,000,000
2027 2028 2029 2030 2031
Total Expenditures
Assessable Expenditures
Fees at 100% Funding Level
Recommendations
With the rising service costs observed, it is evident that an update to the
assessment is needed regardless of property tax impacts.
Based on the analysis presented, staff recommends adopting a maximum
funding level equal to 70% of the five-year average assessable Fire
Budget.
This will:
Authorize a maximum net revenue collection of approximately
$13,139,397
Provide the Commission with flexibility to incrementally adjust annual
assessment rates in response to the phased implementation of the
proposed homestead exemption while avoiding the need to
undertake a full assessment rate adoption process each fiscal year
Proposed Implementation Strategy
Staff proposes the following phased approach:
FY 27
45% Funding
Level
• Residential rate: $383.90/year ($31.99/month)
• Projected additional gross revenue: $4,561,637
• Adopted by resolution at the August 18, 2026, public
hearing
FY 28
67% Funding
Level
• Residential rate: $ 571.57/year ($47.63/month)
• Projected additional gross revenue: $ 8,989,891
• Does not exceed 70% maximum, can be adjusted
through the TRIM notice process
This recommendation balances affordability today with future flexibility
Final Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Commission adopt the Amended
and Restated Initial Assessment Resolution for the FY 2026-27 Fire
Protection Assessments, establishing a maximum Fire Service
Assessment funding level equal to 70% of the five-year average
assessable Fire Budget, and schedule a public hearing on August
18, 2026, for adoption of the Final Assessment Resolution.
Staff will proceed with notifying and educating property owners
on the proposed changes ahead of the public hearing.
Critical Events Schedule
ScheduleEvent
June 16, 2026Adopt Initial Assessment Resolution
July 28, 2026Mail First Class Notices to Property Owners
July 28, 2026Publish Notice of Public Hearing to Adopt Final
Assessment Resolution
August 18, 2026Public Hearing to Adopt Final Assessment Resolution
By September 15, 2026Certify Fire Assessment Roll to Tax Collector
Questions?
Historical Demand Methodology
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Program Development
• Utilized net assessable budget - $20,128,428
• Cost Apportionment
– Based on Fire Protection Call Data
• Parcel Apportionment
– Building/Property Uses
• Calculate Rates
– Rate per Billing Unit
Parcel ApportionmentCategory
Dwelling UnitResidential
Square Footage
Non-Residential
Commercial
Industrial/Warehouse
Institutional
Residential
, 65.83%
Commerci
al, 19.95%
Industrial/War…
Institutional…
Calendar Year 2024
Rate Per
Billing Unit# Billing UnitsAllocation of
Budget @ 40% % DemandCategory
$298.0017,831$5,300,246 65.83%Residential
$0.325,051,395$1,606,320 19.95%Commercial
$0.074,294,917$264,241 3.28%Industrial/Warehouse
$0.322,784,431$880,565 10.94%Institutional
$8,051,371Gross Revenue
$881,492Exemption Buy-Down
$7,169,880Net Revenue
$2,738,168Additional Revenue
Demand Availability Methodology
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Program Development
• Utilized net assessable budget - $20,128,428
• Cost Apportionment - Split assessable budget between two
components
1. Demand – all time associated with specific in-service activities – 25.72%
2. Availability – all non-demand related manhours where units remain
available for call response – 74.28%
• Parcel Apportionment
1. Demand – based on historical demand apportionment
2. Availability – availability budget ÷ Total EBUs = Rate per EBU
– Determine average size residential dwelling unit in City
– Create EBU Value based on average size residential dwelling unit
• EBU = 2,423 sq. ft.
– Assign all residential dwelling units 1 EBU
– Assign all non-residential structures EBUs based on building square
footage ÷ EBU Value
• Rate Calculations
• Demand Rate per Category
• Availability Rate per EBU
Dema
nd,
25.72
%
Availabili
ty, …
Residen…
Commerci
al, 19.95%
Industrial/Ware…
Institutional, …
Demand Apportionment
Demand + Availability = Total
Demand-Availability -Funding @ 40%
$20,128,428 Fire Assessable Budget – Approximately $3.1 Million additional revenue
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TotalAvailabilityDemandCategory
Per Dwelling UnitsPer Dwelling UnitPer Dwelling UnitResidential Category
$341.24 $264.77 $76.47 Residential
Per Square FootPer EBUPer Square FootNon-Residential Categories
$0.196 $264.77 $0.087 Commercial
$0.126 $264.77 $0.017 Industrial/Warehouse
$0.195 $264.77 $0.086 Institutional
$8,051,371 $5,980,336 $2,071,035 Estimated Assessable Budget
$543,935 $306,713 $237,222 Estimated Exempt Buy-Down
$250,773 $142,661 $108,112 Government
$293,162 $164,052 $129,110 Institutional Tax Exempt
$7,507,436 $5,673,623 $1,833,813 Estimated Net Revenue
InstitutionalIndustrial/WarehouseCommercialSquare Footage
$390.55$252.55$392.552,000
$585.82$378.82$588.823,000
$976.37$631.37$981.375,000
$1,952.75$1,262.75$1,962.7510,000
$3,905.49$2,525.49$3,925.4920,000
$19,527.45$12,627.45$19,627.45100,000
$29,291.18$18,941.18$29,441.18150,000
$39,054.91$25,254.91$39,254.91200,000
Demand-Availability -Funding @ 45%
$20,128,428 Fire Assessable Budget – Approximately $4 Million additional revenue
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TotalAvailabilityDemandCategory
Per Dwelling UnitsPer Dwelling UnitPer Dwelling UnitResidential Category
$383.90 $297.87 $86.03 Residential
Per Square FootPer EBUPer Square FootNon-Residential Categories
$0.220 $297.87 $0.097 Commercial
$0.142 $297.87 $0.019 Industrial/Warehouse
$0.220 $297.87 $0.097 Institutional
$9,057,793 $6,727,878 $2,329,914 Estimated Assessable Budget
$612,571 $345,052 $267,519 Estimated Exempt Buy-Down
$282,389 $160,494 $121,895 Government
$330,182 $184,558 $145,624 Institutional Tax Exempt
$8,445,222 $6,382,826 $2,062,395 Estimated Net Revenue
InstitutionalIndustrial/WarehouseCommercialSquare Footage
$439.87$283.87$439.872,000
$659.80$425.80$659.803,000
$1,099.67$709.67$1,099.675,000
$2,199.34$1,419.34$2,199.3410,000
$4,398.68$2,838.68$4,398.6820,000
$21,993.39$14,193.39$21,993.39100,000
$32,990.08$21,290.08$32,990.08150,000
$43,986.77$28,386.77$43,986.77200,000
Demand-Availability -Funding @ 50%
$20,128,428 Fire Assessable Budget – Approximately $4.9 Million additional revenue
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TotalAvailabilityDemandCategory
Per Dwelling UnitsPer Dwelling UnitPer Dwelling UnitResidential Category
$426.55 $330.97 $95.58 Residential
Per Square FootPer EBUPer Square FootNon-Residential Categories
$0.245 $330.97 $0.108 Commercial
$0.158 $330.97 $0.021 Industrial/Warehouse
$0.245 $330.97 $0.108 Institutional
$10,064,214 $7,475,420 $2,588,794 Estimated Assessable Budget
$681,238 $383,391 $297,847 Estimated Exempt Buy-Down
$314,035 $178,326 $135,709 Government
$367,203 $205,065 $162,138 Institutional Tax Exempt
$9,382,976 $7,092,029 $2,290,947 Estimated Net Revenue
InstitutionalIndustrial/WarehouseCommercialSquare Footage
$489.19$315.19$489.192,000
$733.78$472.78$733.783,000
$1,222.97$787.97$1,222.975,000
$2,445.93$1,575.93$2,445.9310,000
$4,891.86$3,151.86$4,891.8620,000
$24,459.32$15,759.32$24,459.32100,000
$36,688.98$23,638.98$36,688.98150,000
$48,918.63$31,518.63$48,918.63200,000