§ 36-100. Findings of benefit.

It is hereby ascertained, determined and declared that:

(1)

Pursuant to F.S. § 125.271, a county that is within a rural area of critical economic concern as designated by the governor pursuant to F.S. § 288.0656, may fund the costs of emergency medical services through the levy of an emergency medical services tax assessment.

(2)

The county is within a rural area of critical economic concern as designated by the governor pursuant to F.S. § 288.0656, and therefore, is authorized to utilize the provisions of F.S. § 125.271 to levy an emergency medical services tax assessment.

(3)

Emergency medical services, facilities, and programs provide a benefit to improved property because emergency medical services increase the use and enjoyment of improved property by protecting the life and safety of intended occupants in the use and enjoyment of property; and potentially lowering the cost of property insurance by the presence of a professional and comprehensive emergency medical services program within the county.

(Ord. No. 2009-10, § 1(3), 6-2-2009)