Get more details: http://lakelandgov.net/faf The City of Lakeland is exploring the implementation of a Fire Assessment Fee to assist funding the Lakeland Fire Department. The Lakeland Fire Department is currently funded through the General Fund. The General Fund includes a number of essential municipal services such as Parks & Recreation, Public Works, Community Development and Public Safety.
The current Public Safety budget for both fire and police is $56 Million and the City collects only $21.9 Million in property taxes. The City Commission is seeking more diverse revenues to support fire operations. If implemented, a Fire Assessment Fee would provide a stable funding source for fire operations. Over 30% of all Florida municipalities have a Fire Assessment Fee in place and Polk County, Haines City & Bartow have already implemented Fire Assessment Fees.
PAS held two events in September 2014 specifically on Waste planning and the Duty to Co-operate. The composite presentation below has the slides from both Hampshire (who spoke in London) and Derbyshire (who spoke in Leeds). - See more at: http://www.pas.gov.uk/web/pas1/strategicplanning/-/journal_content/56/332612/6519874/ARTICLE#sthash.n3cxYQzv.dpuf
PAS held two events in September 2014 specifically on Waste planning and the Duty to Co-operate. The composite presentation below has the slides from both Hampshire (who spoke in London) and Derbyshire (who spoke in Leeds). - See more at: http://www.pas.gov.uk/web/pas1/strategicplanning/-/journal_content/56/332612/6519874/ARTICLE#sthash.n3cxYQzv.dpuf
Due to changing demographics and market conditions, affordable and senior housing projects are becoming more prevalent in discussions about housing types within a community. These projects often provide unique opportunities for revitalization and strategic partnerships. There are an array of incentives available to promote this type of housing. This presentation will explain why we are seeing changes in this particular housing market and what communities can do to create strategies for successful development projects that can help achieve multiple community development objectives.
Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge presents the latest in property taxes for 2014. Smithhaughey
A seminar that walks you through taxes 101, personal property taxes, exempt property, recent developments in real property taxation, real estate tax issues for seniors and veterans, planning opportunities and pitfalls.
ISAWWA Watercon 2015 - Investing – Why Improved Water Systems Pay Their Share Geoff Oman
Adam Holder, PE of Fehr Graham discusses the benefits of evaluating and upgrading a community water system. In a case study on the Village of Lena, Adam explains these benefits.
The Village of Lena was in need of an upgrade to their water system due to some issues identified in a recent inspection related to "low fire flow". Design and construction of a new 1,500 gpm well, a new elevated 400,000 gallon storage tank, and installation of 2 miles of water main solved the identified issues. In addition, the new system was able to lower the Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating from Class 5 to a Class 4. This rating change could lower insurance rates for both commercial and residential development, helping to spur the local economy.
ZGB - The Role of Generative AI in Government transformation.pdfSaeed Al Dhaheri
This keynote was presented during the the 7th edition of the UAE Hackathon 2024. It highlights the role of AI and Generative AI in addressing government transformation to achieve zero government bureaucracy
Due to changing demographics and market conditions, affordable and senior housing projects are becoming more prevalent in discussions about housing types within a community. These projects often provide unique opportunities for revitalization and strategic partnerships. There are an array of incentives available to promote this type of housing. This presentation will explain why we are seeing changes in this particular housing market and what communities can do to create strategies for successful development projects that can help achieve multiple community development objectives.
Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge presents the latest in property taxes for 2014. Smithhaughey
A seminar that walks you through taxes 101, personal property taxes, exempt property, recent developments in real property taxation, real estate tax issues for seniors and veterans, planning opportunities and pitfalls.
ISAWWA Watercon 2015 - Investing – Why Improved Water Systems Pay Their Share Geoff Oman
Adam Holder, PE of Fehr Graham discusses the benefits of evaluating and upgrading a community water system. In a case study on the Village of Lena, Adam explains these benefits.
The Village of Lena was in need of an upgrade to their water system due to some issues identified in a recent inspection related to "low fire flow". Design and construction of a new 1,500 gpm well, a new elevated 400,000 gallon storage tank, and installation of 2 miles of water main solved the identified issues. In addition, the new system was able to lower the Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating from Class 5 to a Class 4. This rating change could lower insurance rates for both commercial and residential development, helping to spur the local economy.
ZGB - The Role of Generative AI in Government transformation.pdfSaeed Al Dhaheri
This keynote was presented during the the 7th edition of the UAE Hackathon 2024. It highlights the role of AI and Generative AI in addressing government transformation to achieve zero government bureaucracy
Understanding the Challenges of Street ChildrenSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
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This session provides a comprehensive overview of the latest updates to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as the Uniform Guidance) outlined in the 2 CFR 200.
With a focus on the 2024 revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), participants will gain insight into the key changes affecting federal grant recipients. The session will delve into critical regulatory updates, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with the evolving landscape of federal grant management.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rationale behind the 2024 updates to the Uniform Guidance outlined in 2 CFR 200, and their implications for federal grant recipients.
- Identify the key changes and revisions introduced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the 2024 edition of 2 CFR 200.
- Gain proficiency in applying the updated regulations to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and avoid potential audit findings.
- Develop strategies for effectively implementing the new guidelines within the grant management processes of their respective organizations, fostering efficiency and accountability in federal grant administration.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Donate to charity during this holiday seasonSERUDS INDIA
For people who have money and are philanthropic, there are infinite opportunities to gift a needy person or child a Merry Christmas. Even if you are living on a shoestring budget, you will be surprised at how much you can do.
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Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
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Presentation by Jared Jageler, David Adler, Noelia Duchovny, and Evan Herrnstadt, analysts in CBO’s Microeconomic Studies and Health Analysis Divisions, at the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists Summer Conference.
2. Public Outreach Schedule
January – February = Educate public on what a
Fire Assessment Fee is and how you may effected
March = Evaluate public feedback so City
Commission can make policy decisions
April – May = Inform public on Commission policy
directives - report back with fee amounts and
implementation decisions
3. • The Lakeland Fire Department provides
comprehensive and quality fire,
emergency medical and special
operations emergency response services
to the City of Lakeland and portions of
unincorporated Polk County
• The Department also provides fire
prevention education, inspection, plan
review and code enforcement services
Lakeland Fire Department
4. • LFD operates seven Fire Stations
• LFD’s response area is approximately 84-square miles
• LFD’s services include heavy rescue, technical
rescue, fire prevention, fire code enforcement, fire
investigation, aircraft rescue/firefighting and in-house
fleet maintenance
Lakeland Fire Department
5. • LFD has 170 personnel with 67 serving as
certified paramedics
• In 2013, LFD responded to 20,393
incidents
• In 2014, the Department responded to
21,600
• With the addition of Station 7, Lakeland
residents now benefit from an ISO rating
of 2
• Lower ISO rating=lower home owner’s
insurance
Lakeland Fire Department
6. • Background of Fire Assessment Fees
• Lakeland’s Fire Assessment Fee Study
• Policy Decisions
Fire Assessment Fee Overview
7. • Lakeland Fire Department currently
funded through the General Fund
• Public Safety budget is $56 Million
and the City collects only $21.9 in
property taxes
• City Commission is seeking more diverse revenues to
support fire operations
• Polk County, Haines City & Bartow have
implemented Fire Assessment Fees
• Over 30% of the 410 municipalities in Florida
administer a Fire Assessment Fee
Background
10. • Assessment Methodology
– Determine Assessable Budget
• Fire Suppression & Basic
Medical Response
– Benefits to Property
• Resource Based
• Land Use Based
– Equity for Property Owners
Background
11. • Assessable Budget
• Demand by Land Use
• Budget Allocations by Land Use
• Calculated Assessment
Technical Study
12. • Measure Eligible Portion of Budget that
can be funded with Fire Assessment
Fee
• Per case law, a Fire Assessment Fee
must exclude expenses associated with
certain Fire Department medical runs
• LFD FY2015 Budget = $18.5 Million
(includes $1.5 Million capital)
• Assessable LFD Budget = $17.1 Million
Assessable Budget
13. • Basic Life Support (BLS) is an emergency
transport provided by certified Emergency
Medical Technicians (EMTs).
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) is provided
when a patient is in more critical condition and a
Paramedic is required to assist in the treatment of
the patient before and/or during transport to the
emergency facility.
ALS vs BLS
✚ BLS services included in FAF calculation - ALS services are not
14. Assessable Budget = $17.1 Million
• Review of Expenses
• Net Dedicated Revenues & Expenses
Assessable Budget
$18.5M' ($1.4M'
=
$17.1M'
18. • Calls for Service Averaged (2010-2014) to
define demand by land use
• Multiple Variables
• Exclusion of ALS Related Incidents
• Based on LFD Reports
Demand By Land Use
19. • Staff Time
– Number of incidents X average
duration X staff
• Vehicle Time
– Number of incidents X average
duration X units
• Total Resources
– Staff time plus vehicle time
Demand By Land Use
26. • Do we implement a Fire Assessment Fee?
• At what implementation level?
• Are there exemptions and caps?
• Do we implement residential tiering?
• What do we do about vacant land?
• What is the millage impact?
Policy Decisions
27. • Implementation Level
– Surveyed jurisdictions range from 40% - 100% of
assessable budget (before exemptions and
caps)
Policy Decisions
28. • Federal Government is exempt
• Some state owned property such as schools
are exempt
• Do we exempt institutional, religious and
non-profits?
Exemptions
29. • Residential Tiering - based on size of home
and service demand
• Similar to non-residential fee structure (sf.
based)
• Need to consider as part of
implementation plan
Residential Tiering
30. • LFD can handle fires up to 1 million sf. with
current resources
• Polk County has a cap of 1 million sf.
• If capped at 1 million, there is a revenue
impact of $160,000 to the General Fund
Non-Residential Cap
31. • If assessed, there is a benefit to surrounding
structures
• Fire services do add value to vacant land
owner
• City Commission must decide if they will
reduce Fire Assessment Fee for vacant land
• A reduced Fire Assessment Fee for vacant
land must be subsidized by other property
owners or through other sources
Vacant Land
32. • If implemented, Fire Assessment Fee amount
would be included on annual property tax
bill distributed by the Polk County Tax
Collector
Billing Approach
33. • Policy decisions must be made regarding
the final level of a Fire Assessment Fee
• Property taxes could decrease depending
on the level of implementation decided by
the City Commission coupled with any land
use exemptions
Ad Valorem Impact
34. • Jan 15 – Kiwanis
• Jan 20 – Coleman Bush – NW Neighborhoods
• Jan 22 – Family Fundamentals – NE
Neighborhoods
• Jan 23 – Lakeland Business Leaders
• Jan 27 – LMNA - SE Neighborhoods
• Feb 17 – Interdenominational Ministers’ Alliance
• Feb 17 – Dixieland NA - SW Neighborhoods
Upcoming Public Outreach