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Community Events & Meetings
NOTICE OF HEARING TO IMPOSE AND
PROVIDE FOR COLLECTION OF FIRE
Women’s Health and Fitness Expo
PROTECTION SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
Act now to make sure you’ll be part of the Women’s HEALTH & FITNESS Expo 2008,
hosted by the Business Women’s Alliance of the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce.
Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Levy County, Florida will conduct a
The Expo will be on Saturday, September 27, 2008, from 9 AM to 2 PM at the National Guard
public hearing to consider the continued imposition of annual fire protection special assessments for the
Armory in Crystal River.
provision of fire protection services within the boundaries of the Levy County Municipal Service Benefit
Unit for Fire Protection Services, which includes all of the unincorporated areas of the County and the
Details on exhibit registration, sponsorship opportunities and a call for speakers are avail-
collection of the fire protection assessment on the tax bill.
able from the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce, Inverness office, at 401 Tompkins Street.
The hearing will be held at 6:30 p.m. on September 2, 2008, in the County Commission meeting
Phone 726-2801.
room of the Levy County Courthouse, 355 South Court Street, Bronson, Florida, for the purpose of
These opportunities are for health-, fitness- and wellness-related organizations, and on a
receiving public comment on the proposed assessments. All affected property owners have a right to appear
at the hearing and to file written objections with the County within 20 days of this notice. If a person decides
“first come, first served” basis. Chamber members receive discounted exhibit registration
to appeal any decision made by the Board of County Commissioners with respect to any matter considered
fees.
at the hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim
The Expo’s purpose is to educate women and those around them about their health,
record is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made. In accordance
fitness and wellness. Proceeds will further the education of students from Citrus High School,
with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation or an interpreter to
participate in this proceeding should contact the County Clerk's Office at (352) 486-5266, at least seven (7)
Crystal River High School, Lecanto High School, Withlacoochee Technical Institute and
days prior to the date of the hearing. Hearing impaired persons can access the foregoing telephone number
Camp E-Nini-Hasse.
by contacting the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8770 (Voice) or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD).
The assessment for each parcel of property will be based upon each parcel's classification and the
CFCC-Hospice to host "Good Grief"
total number of billing units attributed to that parcel. The following table reflects the proposed fire
Hospice of Citrus County in association with Central Florida Community College, will
protection assessment schedules.
present a four-part educational program titled “Good Grief” which will be held on four Mon-
FIRE PROTECTION ASSESSMENTS FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009
day evenings beginning on Monday, August 25 and continuing September 8, 15 and 22. The
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY USE CATEGORIES Rate Per Dwelling Unit
class will be held from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm at the Central Florida Community College Lecanto
Residential
$31
Campus located at 3800 S. Lecanto Hwy., Lecanto. For more information call 352-527-2020.
Rate Per Parcel
LAND PROPERTY USE CATEGORIES
Beverly Hills Butterfly Club Returns
Land <= 160 acres
$3
LAND PROPERTY USE CATEGORIES Rate Per Each Additional Acre (added to rate/parcel)
The public is invited to the September 14th Butterfly Club. We meet at 2:30 at the
Land > 160 acres and < 640 acres
$0.01
Beverly Hills Recreation Center, 77 Civic Circle, Beverly Hills. Our guest speaker will be Guda
NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY USE CATEGORIES
Taylor from Stark. She promises to bring many fall butterfly plants. You may not realize that
Building Classification (sq.ft. ranges) Commercial Indus Warehouse Institutional
the fall is the height of the butterfly season here in Beverly Hills. Please join us, and remember,
<= 1,999
$150
$44
$287
new members are always welcome. For further information contact Chris at 527-8629 or Peggy
2,000 - 3,499
$300
$87
$574
at 527-2886. Submitted by Christine Small, President of the Beverly Hills Butterfly Club.
3,500 - 4,999
$525
$152
$1,004
Music on the Grounds At Rainbow State Park
5,000 - 9,999
$749
$217
$1,433
The Friends of Rainbow Springs and Rainbow Springs State Park continues it's
10,000 - 24,999
$1,498
$433
$2,866
Music on the Grounds event on Saturday, August 16th from 6 to 9 pm. The normal after hours
>=25,000
$3,745
$1,081
$7,165
event is going to be replaced with a ROAD SHOW version when we take the event into the
MAXIMUM FIRE PROTECTION ASSESSMENTS FOR FUTURE FISCAL YEARS
Historic District of Dunnellon as a part of the Hot Summer Night Community Celebration.
Rate Per Dwelling Unit
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY USE CATEGORIES
Hosts for the special traveling performance will be the acclaimed Bluzboyz a.k.a. Keith Caton
Residential
$40
and Skip Olenick. After their opening set, an open mic. session will take place for those
Rate Per Parcel
LAND PROPERTY USE CATEGORIES
interested in playing a song or two or just jamming with each other.
Land <= 160 acres
$3
This months venue will be Abigail's CafĂ & Coffee Shop at 20607 W. Pennsylvania
LAND PROPERTY USE CATEGORIES Rate Per Each Additional Acre (added to rate/parcel)
(across from the historic Dunnellon Fire House). There is no admission charge, just bring a
Land > 160 acres and < 640 acres
$0.02
chair, a friend or two and be ready to enjoy some really great music. Car enthusiasts will
NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY USE CATEGORIES
appreciate clubs and individuals from the tri-county area including a large contingent from
Building Classification (in sq.ft. ranges)
Commercial
Indust Warehouse Institutional
the Citrus County Corvette Club. Please call 352-465-8000 for additional information about
<= 1,999
$198
$57
$378
the Hot Summer Night Community Celebration.
2,000 - 3,499
$395
$114
$755
Bow Hunting Jamboree in Inverness
3,500 - 4,999
$690
$200
$1,320
Learn how to bowhunt, for free. The course will be offered Aug. 30 from 8 a.m. to 5
5,000 - 9,999
$986
$285
$1,886
p.m. during the Florida Bowhunting Jamboree at the Citrus Wildlife Management Area, near
10,000 - 24,999
$1,971
$569
$3,771
Inverness. The course is conducted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
>=25,000
$4,927
$1,422
$9,427
Commission’s (FWC) Hunter Safety Section and the Florida Bowhunter’s Council. Students
should pre-register for the course by calling the FWC’s Lake City Regional Office at 386-758-
Copies of the Master Service Assessment Ordinance, the Initial Assessment Resolution, the Final
0525 or by logging on to MyFWC.com/huntered, and selecting the Bowhunting Courses link.
Assessment Resolution, the Preliminary Rate Resolution and the updated Assessment Roll are available for
inspection at the Office of the County Coordinator in the Levy County Courthouse located at 355 South
Students of all ages may participate.
Court Street, Bronson, Florida.
*Hairport* *
Coastal
The assessments will be collected on the ad valorem tax bill to be mailed in November 2008, as
authorized by section 197.3632, Florida Statutes. Failure to pay the assessments will cause a tax certificate
to be issued against the property which may result in a loss of title.
Perms & Hi-lite
Carting
Star ting - $45.00
Roll-Off Container Service
Contractors/Homeowners
Lamar is Back!
10-20-30 yd.
Make your
Dumpsters
reser vation now!
Construction Debris
Yard Waste
New Phone #
352-212-0405
Clipper Cuts $8
Locally Owned & Operated
Plaza 40 E. Shopping
If you have any questions, please contact the County Coordinator at (352) 486-5218, Monday through
Licensed & Insured
352-465-5020
Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Center - Inglis
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA
Published August 6, 2008