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Public Hearing on Fire Rescue Service Fees for Margate

Original title: PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION - RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF FIRE RESCUE SERVICES, FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS IN THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA; REIMPOSING FIRE RESCUE ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ASSESSED PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF MARGATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2026; APPROVING THE RATE OF ASSESSMENT; APPROVING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. PUBLIC HEARING TIME OF 7:00 P.M.

July 8, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

Property owners in Margate will be subject to fire rescue assessments for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, as the city finalizes the funding mechanism for emergency services.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property owners in Margate

Property owners are subject to the fire rescue assessments imposed by the city for the upcoming fiscal year.

Margate Fire Rescue

The department receives funding through the assessments approved in this resolution.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 8, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City of Margate is holding a public hearing to approve the fire rescue assessment rates and the official for the upcoming fiscal year starting October 1, 2026. This resolution formalizes the collection of fees from property owners to fund city fire rescue services, facilities, and programs.

Key Facts

The City of Margate is reimposing fire rescue assessments on properties within city limits.
The assessments cover fire rescue services, facilities, and programs.
The assessments apply to the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026.
A public hearing is scheduled for 7:00 P.M. to discuss the resolution.
The resolution includes the approval of the specific rate of assessment.
The resolution includes the approval of the official assessment roll.
The resolution establishes an effective date for the assessment collection.

Why It Matters

Property owners in Margate will be subject to fire rescue assessments for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, as the city finalizes the funding mechanism for emergency services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this public hearing?

The hearing is to allow for public input and formal approval of the fire rescue assessment rates and the for the 2026 fiscal year.

Who is affected by this resolution?

Property owners located within the City of Margate are subject to these fire rescue assessments.

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Annual Assessment Cycle

The document confirms the city maintains an annual cycle for re-authorizing fire rescue assessments to align with the fiscal year.

City of Margate

Connected Entities

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Sources

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