ANYONE CARE TO COMMENT ON THIS CRAZY IDEA?
What if the IRB Financial Crisis is fabricated? There are those who actually believe that no shortfall exists. After all, other than CPA Rob Garner, who imparted the bad news to the community on June 24th, no other accountant, consultant, auditor, City Manager, Finance Director, etc. ever painted a picture so grim.
Some believe that IRB's alleged enterprise fund meldown has been totally trumped up—conveniently at budget time—to provide a reason for this commission to increase the millage rate AND heftily jack up sewer/solid waste rates at the same time. With an influx of extra cash, this commission can then continue its spending frenzy on non-essential items without ramifications and campaign promises will be repaid at the citizens’ expense.
OTHER INCREASES COMING: Don’t forget that those in IRB with a lower living level not meeting FEMA’s elevation requirements will also be paying an additional 10% for their flood insurance! Every property in IRB once benefited from the 10% discount—but that’s not the case for future! Plus, the Pinellas Suncoast Fire and Rescue District increase takes effect in 2010, when the yearly fee for fire suppression and emergency services goes from $190 per household to $260. As Cleavon Little said in Blazing Saddles---"WELL RAISE MY RENT"!
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