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RESOLUTION N0,97-119
A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, TO THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE
OF FLORIDA IN SUPPORT OF A PARTIAL YEAR
PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT ON NEW
PROPERTIES.
WHEREAS, in areas of Florida with rapid growth the service demands imposed
on a community by newly built residences which are paying no taxes pose an unfair
burden on existing taxpayers to fund the necessary services;and
WHEREAS, Indian River County feels it would be fairer to all its taxpayers to
have these newly built residences put on the tax rolls immediately and required to pay a
partial year's assessment for the services they are being provided;and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Board urges the
Legislature of the State of Florida to change the existing laws to requirement payment
of a partial-year tax assessment by new residences.
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
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
A ��. . J
BY
Jfarolyn K. Eg&rt
�Je K. Barton, Cl C Chairm
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AN ' GAL„S I ENCY:
Charles F' Yi;;mar
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