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Y 2ry &"�, s'�f�i� ."t/ aCa';` p,��,C,. '•srt h gk, 3T R '� _ { } <br /> : . "�` a; , ...,i.. . s2 , F�.,. � h , . '. `:' ."r.k�„ i,.• fi ' x,}y �ktr' max• r r„x, c{ -i .aw^ m .._,. <br /> . c, _ <br /> ¢a` � y x Sy s <br /> i <br /> After a brief discussion , there was CONSENSUS that the Board send a proclamation <br /> to the Cin° of Fort Pierce and a suggestion that perhaps one of our local antique automobile <br /> enthusiasts might provide a few antique cars for their parade . <br /> ( CLERK ' S NOTE : A copy of the proclamation has been filed <br /> with the backup in the office of the Clerk to the Board . ) <br /> Mone VICE CHAIRMAN STANBRIDGE - ADDITIONAL <br /> HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FOR PERSONS OVER 65 WITH LESS <br /> THAN 52041000 ANNUAL INCOME ( " SAVE OUR SENIORS " ) <br /> DISCUSSION <br /> The Board reviewed Florida Department of Revenue Property Tax Bulletin PTA - 99 - <br /> 06 concerning Additional Homestead Exemption for Persons 65 and Older . ( Filed with the <br /> backup for the meeting in the office of the Clerk to the Board . ) <br /> Vice Chairman Stanbridge recounted that in November she sent a memorandum to <br /> Administrator Chandler asking that some research be done on the ramifications of additional <br /> homestead exemption . Staff advised the Commissioners in a memorandum of December 5 `h <br /> that it is very difficult to extract this type of information since there is no way to know how <br /> many persons over 65 would qualify for the additional exemption . If the Board takes any <br /> action , it is essential to know how it would impact the budget . There is a December 1 " <br /> deadline and it will take time to do the research . <br /> Assistant Administrator Baird advised that this was known as the " Save Our Seniors " <br /> exemption for homesteaded households of persons over 65 years of age earning under <br /> $ 20 , 000 as defined as line 33 on IRS Form 1040 . Staff looked at the impact over a year ago <br /> when the law became effective . The law applies only to counties and municipalities , not to <br /> the School Board or any other independent taxing districts . An ordinance is required to <br /> January 9 , 2001 <br /> 57 <br /> t i PG 697 <br /> IT 77, <br /> sr <br /> t$ r <br />