HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Ordinance O-2007-016Temp. Ord. #2144
August 29, 2007
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2007- 1
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA ADOPTING THE
MILLAGE FOR THE 2007 TAX ROLL; LEVYING A TAX
FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS ON ALL PROPERTIES
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2008; LEVYING A TAX FOR
THE PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST FOR
BONDED INDEBTEDNESS; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, it has been determined that a tax levy on all non-exempt real and
personal property within the corporate limits of the City of Tamarac is required for
operation and/or maintenance expenses of the General Fund for the 2008 Fiscal
Year beginning October 1, 2007 and ending September 30, 2008; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that a tax levy on all non-exempt real and
personal property within the corporate limits of the City of Tamarac is required for
the annual debt service expenses of the 1992 and 1999 General Obligation Bonds;
and
WHEREAS, the City Commission, in accordance with 200.065, Florida
Statutes, is required at this time to fix ad valorem tax millage pursuant to and in
accordance with said law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA:
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Section 1: That the foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified and
confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this
resolution.
Section 2: That based upon the taxable value of real and personal
properties in Tamarac, Florida, as certified by the Broward County Property
Appraiser, there be and there is hereby levied upon all taxable property in the City of
Tamarac, both real and personal, in conformity with the Constitution of the State of
Florida and Statutes declaratory thereof, a tax of 5.0496 mills on the total non-
exempt taxable valuation of $4,402,093,105 and that the receipts of said levy are to
be deposited in the General Fund of the City of Tamarac, in payment of the budget
estimate for the operation and/or maintenance expenses of the City of Tamarac for
the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2007 and ending September 30, 2008.
Section 3: That there be and there is hereby levied upon all taxable
property in the City of Tamarac, both real and personal, save and except that
property designated as Homestead Property, in conformity with the Constitution of
the State of Florida and Statutes declaratory thereof, an additional tax of 0.0630
mills on the total non-exempt taxable valuation of $4,402,093,105 and that the
receipts of said levy are to be deposited in the Debt Service Fund to be used solely
to pay annual principal, interest, and for reserve requirements on General
Obligations Bonds of the City of Tamarac dated July 1, 1992 and April 1, 1999.
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Section 4: That the City Commission hereby finds and determines that such
levy of 5.0496 mills for operation and/or maintenance expenses is a 9 percent
decrease below the rolled -back rate of 5.5491.
Section 5: That such levy of:
General Fund 5.0496
1992 /1999 General Obligation Debt Service
Bond Fund 0.0630
Total Millage 5.1126
be certified by the City Clerk to the Broward County Property Appraiser by delivering
a certified copy of this ordinance so that such tax levy and millage may be extended
against all property located within the corporate limits of the City of Tamarac,
Broward County, Florida liable for taxation.
Section 6: That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed to
forward the Tax Collector of Broward County, a certified copy of this ordinance.
Section 7: That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed to
forward the Department of Revenue and the Comptroller of the State of Florida, a
certified copy of this ordinance.
Section 8: That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 9: That if any clause, section, other part or application of this
ordinance is held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or
invalid, in part or application, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions
or applications of this ordinance.
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Section 10: That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON FIRST READING THIS 13th day of September, 2007.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON SECOND READING THIS 191h day of September,
2007.
ATTEST:
MARION SWENSON, CMC
CITY CLERK
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RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE: 1st Reading
MAYOR FLANSBAUM-TALABISCO Aye
DIST 1: V/M PORTNER� Aye _
DIST 2: COMM. ATKINS-GRAD Aye
DIST 3: COMM. SULTANOF Aye
DIST 4: COMM. DRESSLER Aye
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE APPROVED
THE ORDINANCE AS TO FORM.
RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE: 2nd Reading
MAYOR FLANSBAUM-TALABISCO Aye
DIST 1: V/M PORTNER Aye
DIST 2: COMM. ATKINS-GRAD A e
yiwd hvc DIST 3: COMM. SULTANOF Aye
SAMUEL S OREN DIST 4: COMM. DRESSLER Aye
CITY ATT NEY
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