Regional water authorities eyed for Okaloosa growth
Okaloosa County officials debate forming a regional water supply authority to coordinate planning and costs. Prospective options include deep wells and desalination at $0.50 to $6.50 per thousand gallons. The Intergovernmental Coordination Subcommittee meets at 9 a.m. today at Sandestin Beach Resort Bayside Center.
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Tax base sets hearings on tentative tax increases
The property appraiser says TRIM notices go out Aug 22 to inform residents about current and proposed tax rates and rollback. New construction lowers the rollback base, while growth funds services. Destin Fire District example shows a 0.5 mill levy remaining same year to year but still a tax rise due to value increases.
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Fire Board Sets Tax Plan For Destin Fire Dept Budget
The fire board will determine the exact tax to be assessed for the Destin Fire Department, not expected above .75 mill, with a September public meeting to approve the budget figures. The plan adds four more firefighters to provide 24 hour coverage, plus a full-time secretary, and includes items for station maintenance, vehicle payments and repairs, new equipment, insurance, workman's compensation, and salaries.
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County proposal on transport services for EMS workload
Eller's plan suggests using Transport and Removal Services to handle general transport and signal seven work, freeing EMS to focus on death scenes and murder cases. The county government would gain efficiency as population grows, avoiding stepping on EMS toes.
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