Franklin County commission meets Tuesday in Apalachicola

County commissioners will once again discuss allowing St. george Island to increase its fire protection assessment when the board meets on Tuesday in Apalachicola. 

The St. George Island Fire Department would like to increase the MSBU for island residents to 95 dollars a year.

Currently homeowners county-wide pay 50 dollars a year for fire protection; the cost is 10 dollars for undeveloped lots and 100 dollars for most businesses.

The issue was tabled earlier this month to allow the county’s attorney to investigate the issue.

Also on Tuesday’s agenda will be an update from the county’s communication committee, an update from the Franklin County Health Department and an update on the county’s active community development block grant.

The board will also consider issues that were brought before the county’s planning and zoning board and board of adjustment.

County commission meetings are open to the public – if you would like to attend tomorrow’s meeting it begins at 9 AM at the Franklin County Courthouse annex in Apalachicola.

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