§ 54-162. Initial proceedings.  


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  • (a)

    The initial proceeding for the imposition of a fire rescue assessment shall be the adoption of an initial assessment resolution by the board, (1) containing a brief and general description of the fire rescue services, facilities, or programs to be provided, (2) determining the fire rescue assessed cost to be assessed, (3) describing the method of apportioning the fire rescue assessed cost and the computation of the fire rescue assessment for specific properties, (4) establishing an estimated assessment rate for the upcoming fiscal year, (5) establishing a maximum assessment rate, if desired by the board, and (6) directing the county administrator to: (a) prepare the initial assessment roll, as required by section 54-163 hereof, (b) publish the notice required by section 54-164 hereof, and (c) mail the notice required by section 54-165 hereof using information then available from the tax roll.

    (b)

    The initial assessment resolution shall also sufficiently identify property that may be subject to the imposition of fire rescue assessments by designating a geographic area within the county where the board provides fire rescue services, facilities and programs.

(Ord. No. 2001-05, § 2.02, 7-26-01)