Sanford considers possible fire assessment fee for third time as property tax reform looms

Sanford could close, sell parks if property tax amendment passes, leaders say

Sanford city commissioners are considering potential cuts to parks and recreation as a proposed property tax amendment threatens to reduce the city’s general fund by 18% over two years.

Sanford considers possible fire assessment fee for third time as property tax reform looms

Sanford has been down this road before — twice, in fact. Now, with a sweeping Florida property tax reform measure headed to voters this November, city leaders are once again weighing whether a fire assessment fee is the answer to a looming budget crisis.