FOR A HOMEOWNER SERVED BY RURAL METRO
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How much would it cost to join the City of Tucson?
SAMPLE COST/SAVINGS WORKSHEET
Current charges/costs that would be eliminated with annexation:
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Rural/Metro Fire Company (annual subscription rate) per year*
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$359.00
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Private Trash Pick-up per year
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$216.00
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Total charges/costs eliminated
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$575.00
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Additional charges/costs associated with becoming part of the City of Tucson:
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City of Tucson Property Tax
$1.24 per $100 of Net Assessed Valuation
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$297.60
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City environmental services fee per year
(for weekly curbside trash and recycling and semi-annual brush and bulky pick up)
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$168.00
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Additional tax on natural gas and electric bills per year
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$ 76.50
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Additional tax on phone service per year
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$ 47.10
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Additional tax on cable TV service per year
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$ 5.40
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Total additional charges/costs with annexation
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$594.60
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Net Savings/Costs with Annexation (per year):
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Total charges/costs eliminated
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$575.00
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Total additional charges/costs with annexation
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$594.60
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Total Net Cost Per Year with Annexation
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$ 19.60
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