Solution:
Investments in Public Safety Infrastructure
Projects Funded by the Temporary 5-Year Tax
$15.47M
(5 years)
Fleet Replacement
Replacement of vehicles, boats, and helicopters to ensure operational readiness.
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$2.67M
Training Facility Shooting Range
Safe environment for firearms training and compliance with standards.
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$1.35M
Training Facility Driving Pad
Driver skills training for law enforcement. Land already donated, saving taxpayers $2M.
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Operations Annex Expansion
$25M
$45.5M
Mental Health Facility
Dedicated space for mental health services, separate from general detention.
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Cost Timing & Value
- The sales tax increase is temporary and automatically expires after 5 years.
- Delaying projects could result in higher costs over time due to inflation.
- Acting now allows projects to proceed within the allocated budget.
Sharing the Cost: Residents and Visitors
Hernando County levies 47% less in property taxes than the state average. 1
About 16% of Sales Tax revenue comes from tourists. 3 Visitors and commuters also contribute, helping fund public safety services. This approach spreads funding across all users of services.