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The Government Services Division of GSG utilizes our combined experience to create individually-structured strategies that incorporate Florida's legal framework and our local government experience. You can be sure we will provide you with the best solutions for your service delivery needs. Our services include:
Local governments have many capital and service needs, from new fire stations to stormwater system improvements, but they don't always have the funding to provide enhanced or new services for their citizens. Florida's home rule authority allows local governments to collect funds from property owners for certain enhancements through special assessments, which are a form of non-advalorem (not based on property value) fees. Special assessments fall under two categories: "service" or "operating" costs such as fire, garbage, and stormwater services that are renewed each year; and "capital" assessments, for construction of roads, stormwater ponds, fire stations, and the like. Capital assessments are fixed according to the debt service schedule at assessment initiation, and end when the borrowed amount is paid off by the affected property owners.
GSG earned a reputation throughout Florida and the Southeast as a leader in the development, implementation, and administration of special assessment programs. Our unique models have helped more than 100 local governments fund a wide array of service and capital programs, such as:
Our project teams work with numerous cities, counties and state agencies in the development of funding strategies and models for a broad range of community infrastructure needs, from the $800 million Osceola World Expo Center to numerous road-related projects, such as additional lanes, interchanges and intersection improvements.
Impact Fees Impact fees are intended to pay for new developments' proposed impact on public infrastructure. GSG's management team can provide the research, reports and professional expertise to establish your specific impact fees within case law constraints.
GSG conducts annual seminars for state and local governmental agencies, as well as various special districts and statewide associations, on topics such as service delivery solutions, project funding alternatives and revenue management.
In addition to our standard services, we are routinely called upon by current and new clients to provide individualized solutions involving a wide variety of other governmental concerns. We can provide you with the tools and experience you need to make your government or community a better place.