Laserfiche WebLink
He clarified that the MSTU has to be in place before the end of 2009 to go on the tax rolls for <br />collection in 2010. <br />Chairman O'Bryan stated that the Public Hearing would be opened today and continued <br />at the December 15, 2009 Board of County Commission Meeting, to allow for community <br />awareness and comment. <br />County Budget Director Jason Brown provided the Board with the funding analysis of the <br />proposed Gifford Community Center MSTU, what the estimated millage rate would be, and the <br />challenges of separating residential and commercial properties. <br />A lengthy discussion ensued pertaining to MSTUs versus MSBUs, Gifford Community <br />Center improvements and funding, and other Community Centers within the County. <br />Director Brown explained funding details regarding commercial and residential <br />properties, and Administrator Baird clarified the proposed budget funds/sales tax options. <br />Chairman O'Bryan wanted to know if commercial properties could be legally exempted <br />from a MSTU. Attorney Collins responded, saying that the Board could create the boundaries of <br />the district any way they felt appropriate; however, he did not think the Board could draw the <br />boundaries, get the legal descriptions, and have it completed by the end of the year. <br />Chairman O'Bryan reiterated that there would not be an official vote on this Item today, <br />and that it would be tabled until the December 15th, 2009 Board of County Commission Meeting. <br />The Chairman opened the Public Hearing. <br />19 <br />December 1, 2009 <br />