EAST NAPLES, FL - A resolution in East Naples forces people to pay up when the fire department responds to your home or a car accident. We spoke to the chief about the changes.
The big question on the minds of many is why the district is charging people who already pay taxes for the fire department's services.
"It's not double taxation - that would be illegal. We can't do that. It's a cost recovery. It is allowable and it is legal. We are just trying to do our best to maintain a level of service," said acting East Naples Fire Chief Kingman Schuldt.
Chief Schuldt says the money from ad velorum taxes is the main way the district raises funds to keep going.
http://www.nbc-2.com/story/16058980/2011/11/16/flat-fee-now-required-for-fire-districts-service