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FL H1323

Bill

Status

Failed

4/28/2015

Primary Sponsor

Kathleen Peters

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Tierra Verde Fire Control and Rescue District as an independent special district in Pinellas County, Florida, with boundaries defined by specific geographic coordinates and references to city limits.

  • Creates a governing board of five resident electors elected by district voters, with officers including a president, secretary, and treasurer who exercise powers under Florida Statutes Chapter 191.

  • Authorizes the district to establish emergency medical services, rescue response services, and acquire related equipment subject to Chapter 401, Florida Statutes.

  • Grants the board authority to levy up to 2 mills of property tax annually, assess and collect taxes through Pinellas County Tax Collector, and adopt rules and regulations for fire prevention and rescue work.

  • Requires the district to enter into automatic aid agreements with Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services Authority within 1 year and provide cost recovery for first responder services to Fort DeSoto Park; takes effect only upon majority voter approval in a referendum.

Legislative Description

Tierra Verde Fire Control District, Pinellas County

Last Action

Died in Local Government Affairs Subcommittee

4/28/2015

Committee Referrals

Local Government Affairs Subcommittee3/8/2015

Full Bill Text

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