§ 33-186. Findings of fact; declaration of emergency.

The board of county commissioners makes the following findings:

(1)

A need exists for fire protection and emergency medical services, and all services related thereto, in the unincorporated area of the county.

(2)

Fire protection and emergency medical services, and services related thereto are essential, public services typically provided as municipal-type services.

(3)

The county is authorized by general home rule authority to provide fire protection and related services in the unincorporated area of the county and to establish municipal service taxing units (MSTU's) for the provision of such services.

(4)

The board of county commissioners declares that an emergency exists and that immediate enactment of this division is necessary. Notice requirements have been waived by a four-fifths vote of the board. An emergency exists because funding for fire protection and emergency medical service is necessary and vital for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 1981, and such funding can only be accomplished if the establishment of the MSTU or MSTU's is accomplished by May 15, 1981, so that the county property appraiser's office can prepare the necessary tax roll to include any MSTU in the 1981 tax year. Establishment of any MSTU by May 15, 1981 could not be accomplished if the regular notice requirements for ordinance adoption were applied. Funding for fire protection and emergency medical services must be available at the earliest opportunity so that these vital services can be provided in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare.

(Code 1965, § 33-40; Ord. No. 81-13, § 1, 5-12-81; Ord. No. 82-7, § 1(d), 5-18-82)