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2 The fire districts present at tonight's work session who have requested a tax rate increase are the following: New Hope Fire District (Page 20-3). - 2.00 cents increase, going from 6.95 cents to 8.95 cents per $100 assessed valuation. This increase will generate an additional $110,260 in revenue for the district. • Orange Grove Fire District (Page 20-4) - 0.50 cents increase, going from 3.58 cents to 4.08 cents per $100 assessed valuation. This increase will generate an additional $37,318 in revenue for the district. Orange Rural Fire District (Page 20-4) -the Board of County Commissioners approved a 1.00 cent tax increase, from 5.36 to 6.36 cents per $100 assessed valuation for FY 2010-11 only'for the construction of fire station #3. Instead of going back to the 5.36 cent rate, the district requested a 0.25 cent increase, to 5.61 cents for FY 2011-12. This increase will generate an additional $30,106 in revenue for the district. Also, the district requested an appropriation of $60,189 from their available fund balance; which is included in the Manager Recommended budget for FY 2011-12. The district's fund balance at June 30, 2011 is estimated to be approximately $89,000. • White Cross Fire District (Page 20-5) - 1.00 cent increase, going from 6.00 cents to 7.00 cents per $100 assessed valuation. This increase will generate an additional $36,473 in revenue for the district. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Included in the Background Section above. RECOMMENDATION(S): Based upon prior direction from the County Commissioners, to avoid increasing property taxes, the FY 11-12 Budget does not recommend raising taxes for any county services. Once the Fire Districts have presented their justifications for requesting tax increases, the County Commissioners should determine the appropriate action and give direction to county staff with regards to FY11-12 Fire District tax rates.