PARRISH FIRE DISTRICT 12132 U.S. 301 N. Parrish, FL 34219 Phone (941) 721-2093 - Fax (941) 721-2095 admin@parrishfd.org NOTICE OF REFERENDUM ELECTION RELATED TO ANNUAL NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS IMPOSED BY THE PARRISH FIRE DISTRICT TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 Pursuant to Chapter 2004-400, Laws of Florida, and Section 100.342, Florida Statutes, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Commissioners (the "Board") of the Parrish Fire District (the "District") located in Manatee County, Florida, that a referendum will be held in conjunction with the general election on November 3, 2026 for the purpose of seeking voter approval to increase the rate of the District's annual non-ad valorem special assessments which fund the District budget for the provision of fire protection services and facilities each year. The referendum was authorized by District Resolution No. 2026-03 adopted on August 6, 2026. The following question will appear on the ballot: PARRISH FIRE DISTRICT AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE ANNUAL SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES Shall the Parrish Fire District be authorized to increase its base rate of assessment to include an additional flat charge of $68.00 for each developed residential, commercial and industrial parcel, excluding vacant, acreage and golf course parcels, to fund additional personnel associated with changing the standard firefighter work schedule from 56 hours to 42 hours per week, consistent with the work-schedule policy encouraged under section 633.508(7)(c), Florida Statutes? _____Yes _____No The District shall be authorized to increase its non-ad valorem assessments as provided in the sample ballot question above if such authority is approved by the vote of a majority of the qualified electors of the District voting thereon. The District relies upon the special assessments as its primary source of funding for fire services and facilities. All qualified electors of the District will be eligible to vote in the referendum. Information concerning absentee and mail ballots, polling place hours of operation and locations for each precinct is available by calling the Supervisor of Elections office, (941) 741-3823, and on the Supervisor of Elections website at www.votemanatee.com. A copy of District Resolution No. 2026-03, together with annual District operating budgets and other information (English and Spanish ballot information) concerning the referendum and proposed assessment increase is available at the District's administration offices, 12132 US 301 North, Parrish, FL 34219, phone (941) 721-2093. The public is encouraged to obtain a copy of and review such resolution prior to the election. Additional information concerning the District and the referendum is also available on the District's web site at www.parrishfd.org. By order of the Board of Commissioners of the Parrish Fire District, Manatee County, Florida. IPL0377564 Oct 13 2026