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RESOLUTION NO.97-1 17
A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL REVISION
COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA IN
SUPPORT OF AMENDING THE HOMESTEAD
EXEMPTION LAW TO EXEMPT ONE-HALF OF THE
ASSESSED VALUE OF PROPERTY UP TO$50,000.
WHEREAS,the Constitutional Revision Commission has invited comments from
local governments and the public about ways to improve the Florida Constitution;and
WHEREAS, Indian River County feels it would be fairer to all taxpayers and give
them more of an interest in the taxing policies of the County if the current $25,000
Homestead Exemption Law were amended to exempt one-half of the assessed value of
property up to$50,000; and
WHEREAS, Indian River County feels that this constitutional revision would
make the burden of paying property taxes more equitable for its citizens and taxpayers;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Board urges the
Constitutional Revision Commission to recommend that the state constitution be
amended to change the Homestead Exemption provision.
The resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner Tippin, and the motion
was seconded by Commissioner Ginn, and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as
follows:
Chairman Carolyn K. Eggert Aye
Vice Chairman John W. Tippin Aye
Commissioner Kenneth R.Macht Absent
Commissioner Caroline D.Ginn Aye
Commissioner Fran B.Adams Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this
7th day of October, 1997.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Attest:
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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` _ BY
�! olyn K. E rt
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a,on, rk C Chairm
APP ROT D AQ ZO F n! M
Charles P. V;lur,o^
County Allomey