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Special District Advantages - Reasons Special Districts Are Created

The Florida Legislature through a special act, the Governor and Cabinet through a rule, or cities and counties through local ordinances and general law authority, create special districts because they:

  • Create a governing board of appointed or elected members who have the expertise to focus on the specific community needs and issues the special district is addressing.

  • Generate money to pay for projected growth without putting an excessive burden on other taxpayers and governments, since only those who benefit from the special district's services are required to pay.

  • Ensure accountability of public resources, since special districts are held to the same high standards as cities and counties.

  • Protect property values by assuring property owners that their roads, water and sewer lines, and other essential facilities and services will continue to be maintained.

  • Save money for affected citizens by selling tax-exempt bonds, purchasing essential goods and services tax-free, and participating in state programs and initiatives, such as state-term contracting.

  • Maintain the financial integrity of the special district by limiting its liability to civil lawsuits and providing state assistance in the event of a financial emergency.

  • Recruit qualified employees by offering governmental employment benefits and incentives, such as possible participation in the Florida Retirement System

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Frequently Asked Questions

(Answers provided by SHFR Administration)

Q: How is the District Funded?

A: We are currently funded through an Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) as well an Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU) at a millage rate of 2.286

Q: What are Municipal service taxing, and Benefit units?

 A: MSTUs and MSBUs are units within the County created by ordinance, through which specific services are provided. In your case, Spring Hill Fire Rescue District.

Q: What is the difference between an MSTU and an MSBU?

 A: The MSTU is the ad-valorem tax assessment. The MSBU is the services performed. You’re Fire District.

Q: What will change if we were to vote no for an independent Fire District?

A: The current (BOFC) Board of Fire Commission will no longer exist to serve the sole purpose of overseeing your Fire District, giving the Board of County Commission total control over day to day operations, and assets.

Q: Can the County move the equipment that our tax dollars purchased?

A: No as long as we remain an MSTU they cannot. They can in fact move, and reallocate personnel to different locations affecting the amount of Paramedics and Firefighters that currently serve your fire District.

Q: Will our response times to emergencies change?

A: This is a hard one to answer. We currently protect 45 sq miles with four fully staffed fire stations, consisting of a three person advanced life support engines along with a two person als ambulance with two paramedics on board as well a Ladder truck. The County Fire Department covers four hundred plus sq miles with seven stations. So the potential exists that Spring Hill units will have to cover a much larger area which can directly affect your Fire Districts response times.

Q: Like to know more about protecting your Fire District?

A: Check out your right for Independence Page @ http://www.springhillfire.com/

 

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