The city needs more money to buy land for a new fire station in the southeast because appraisals came in higher than expected. The Board approved using $900,000 from the Fire Service Area's savings, which will be paid back by future development fees.
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A $640,000 home could see an annual tax increase of about $11.62.
Residents benefit from continued fire protection services and the ability to fund future fire stations without heavy borrowing.
Property owners will see a slight increase in their annual tax bills.