HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-084RESOLUTION NO. 2015- 084
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR CONTINUATION IN
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY OF THE LOCAL
GOVERNMENT INFRASTRUCTURE ONE -CENT SALES
SURTAX/DISCRETIONARY SALES SURTAX
AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO SECTION 212.055,
FLORIDA STATUTES.
WHEREAS, Section 212.055, Florida Statutes, authorizes a county discretionary sales
surtax of up to one cent for a period of up to fifteen years, if approved by the voters of the
county, for the funding of infrastructure of the county and municipalities within the county; and
WHEREAS, the voters of Indian River County approved the one -cent discretionary sales
surtax for a period of fifteen years at a referendum held on March 14, 1989; and
WHEREAS, in 2002, the voters of Indian River County approved an extension of the
one -cent discretionary sales surtax until December 31, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the revenue from this tax has helped to reduce the burden on property taxes
within Indian River County; and
WHEREAS, the revenue from this tax results in lower overall impact fees through
assisting with providing an environment favorable to economic development; and
WHEREAS, a continuation of this tax beyond the expiration date of December 31,
2019, will be in the general interest by allowing tourists and other visitors to Indian River
County to help pay for some of the amenities which they enjoy here; and
WHEREAS, before moving forward with enacting an ordinance and taking the issue to
the voters, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County wishes to express its
support of extending the tax and also seeks such support from the municipalities within Indian
River County,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The above "WHEREAS" clauses are true and correct, and are hereby adopted
as findings of the Board.
Section 2. The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County expresses its
support of extending the discretionary sales surtax of up to one cent.
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The foregoing resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner 0' Bryan , and
seconded by Commissioner Davis and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as
follows:
Chairman Wesley S. Davis AVP
ViceChairman Bob Solari Ave
Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher Aye
Commissioner Tim Zorc Aye
Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan Ave
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 14th day
of July, 2015.
ATTEST: Jeffrey R Smith, Clerk of Cou
an C ptroller
By:
DirpClerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIO
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORID
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Wesley S. Davis, Chairman
BCC approval date:
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Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
By:
ylan Reingold, County Attorney
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