Establishes procedures for transitioning fire rescue and emergency medical services in Palm Beach County, Florida, following annexation.

This bill outlines procedures for transitioning fire rescue and emergency medical services in Palm Beach County, Florida, following annexation. It mandates that the municipal service taxing unit providing these services remains the provider for eight years post-annexation. The county cannot collect ad valorem taxes on annexed properties. The annexing municipality must pay the county an annual service price for up to eight years. The county retains jurisdiction to collect impact fees. The transition period may be adjusted based on good faith negotiations and data analysis.

Establishes procedures for transitioning fire rescue and emergency medical services in Palm Beach County, Florida, following annexation.

This bill outlines procedures for transitioning fire rescue and emergency medical services in Palm Beach County, Florida, following annexation. It mandates that the municipal service taxing unit providing these services remains the provider for eight years post-annexation. The county cannot collect ad valorem taxes on annexed properties. The annexing municipality must pay the county an annual service price for up to eight years. The county retains jurisdiction to collect impact fees. The transition period may be adjusted based on good faith negotiations and data analysis.