What is the purpose of the public hearing for Ordinance No. 784-26?

The hearing lets the public review and comment on proposed secondary property tax rates for street lighting districts for FY 2026-2027.

Which areas are affected by the proposed street lighting taxes?

Multiple Florence improvement districts, including Anthem at Merrill Ranch Nos. 1–5, Mesquite Trails No. 6, Sunrise Estates Phase 2 No. 7, Bisbee Ranch/No. 8, Western Crossing No. 9, and No. 10.

How are the proposed rates expressed?

Rates are proposed as dollars per $100 of net assessed property value (for example, $0.1747 per $100).

Public Hearing — Florence

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The Town of Florence will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 784-26 to adopt secondary property tax rates for multiple street lighting improvement districts for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The hearing covers proposed tax rates charged per $100 of assessed value for these districts.

Key Takeaways

Public hearing on Ordinance No. 784-26 regarding streetlight taxes
Proposed secondary property tax rates for FY 2026-2027
Affects multiple street lighting improvement districts in Florence
Rates expressed per $100 of net assessed value

Published: May 16, 2026 · 3 days ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Florence

Research context

4 public hearing notices in Florence (last 12 months)

What to do next

1
Attend the public hearing
Go to the Town of Florence public hearing on Ordinance No. 784-26 to hear details and give comments (check town website for date/time/location).
2
Review proposed rates
Compare the listed per-$100 rates for your improvement district to estimate your tax impact for FY 2026-2027.
3
Contact town officials
Reach out to the Town of Florence finance or clerk's office for questions or to request the full ordinance and rate schedule.

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of the public hearing for Ordinance No. 784-26?: The hearing lets the public review and comment on proposed secondary property tax rates for street lighting districts for FY 2026-2027.
Which areas are affected by the proposed street lighting taxes?: Multiple Florence improvement districts, including Anthem at Merrill Ranch Nos. 1–5, Mesquite Trails No. 6, Sunrise Estates Phase 2 No. 7, Bisbee Ranch/No. 8, Western Crossing No. 9, and No. 10.
How are the proposed rates expressed?: Rates are proposed as dollars per $100 of net assessed property value (for example, $0.1747 per $100).

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Legal terms in this notice

secondary property tax: An additional property tax imposed for specific local services or districts, separate from primary taxes.
improvement district: A defined area where property owners pay special assessments for local improvements or services.
net assessed value: The taxable value of a property after exemptions and adjustments are applied.

Full Notice Text

Town of Florence
Notice of Public Hearing
The Town of Florence will hold a public hearing to discuss Ordinance No 784-26, an Ordinance of the Town
of Florence, Arizona, adopting a secondary property tax for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for Anthem at Merrill
Ranch Street Lighting Improvement District No. 1, Anthem at Merrill Ranch Street Lighting Improvement
District No. 2, Anthem at Merrill Ranch Street Lighting Improvement District No. 3, Anthem at Merrill Ranch
Street Lighting Improvement District No. 4, Anthem at Merrill Ranch Street Lighting Improvement District No.
5, Mesquite Trails Street Lighting Improvement District No. 6, and Sunrise Estates Phase 2 Street Lighting
Improvement District No. 7, Bisbee Ranch aka Florence Streetlight Improvement District No. 8, Western
Crossing Streetlight Improvement District No. 9, Streetlight Improvement District No. 10.
The proposed rates are as follows:
Street Lighting Improvement District No. 1	 $0.1747 per $100 of Net Assessed Valu

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