In the first of two public hearings to look at the proposed budget for the 2026 fiscal year, city commissioners looked at a new 10% fire fee increase after a previous increase was knocked down by the county.
City commissioners say they need to adopt a budget soon and they can no longer wait.
- City commissioners voted to move forward with a 10% fire service fee increase.
- Commissioners argued they could not afford to wait for the county before acting on their budget. Others said the city should do more to negotiate the higher fee.
- TPD also presented findings from the city’s school speed zone safety initiative.
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Tallahassee city commissioners have approved a revised 10% increase in the fire service fee, which is significantly lower than the previously proposed 22% hike earlier this year…