September 3, 2013 Board of County Commissioners
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Call to Order - Call to Order by Chair
Roll Call by the Clerk of the Court
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Call to Order
Call to Order by ChairRoll Call by the Clerk of the Court
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
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Proclaimations - Proclamation declaring September 2013 as Library Card Sign-up Month
Proclamation declaring September 17 through 23, 2013 as U.S. Constitution Week
Acceptance of Proclamation
Proclaimations
Proclamation declaring September 2013 as Library Card Sign-up MonthProclamation declaring September 17 through 23, 2013 as U.S. Constitution Week
Acceptance of Proclamation
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Consent Agenda - Deletions to Consent Agenda
Approval of Consent Agenda
1. Approval of the Cash Requirement Report. For information, contact Allen MacDonald, County
Finance Director at 819-3669, and a copy of this report is available in the County Commission
office.
2. Minutes:
? none
3. Motion to adopt a Resolution accepting a Bill of Sale and Schedule of Values conveying all
personal property associated with the water and sewer lines to serve B & B Trailers on US
1 South. No funding is required. For information, contact Mary Ann Blount, Land Management
Systems Director, at 209-0762.
4. Motion to adopt a Resolution approving the 2013-2014 Non-Ad Valorem Assessment
Rolls and Annual Assessment Rates for the Solid Waste MSBU and to authorize the
Chair to certify and deliver the 2013-2014 assessment rolls to the St. Johns County Tax
Collector. There is no increase in the FY 14 proposed rates from the FY 13 rates. The
proposed Disposal Rate is $74.00, the Collection rate is $111.00, and the Recycling Rate is
$37.00. For information, contact Wade Schroeder, Office of Management & Budget, at 209-
0570.
5. Motion to adopt a Resolution approving the 2013-2014 Non-Ad-Valorem assessment roll for
the Ponte Vedra Wastewater Vacuum Sewer Project pursuant to Resolution 2002-245, and
authorizing the Chair, or designee, to certify and deliver the 2013-2014 assessment roll to the
St. Johns County Tax Collector. No funding is required. For information, contact Mary Ann
Blount, Land Management Systems Director, at 209-0762.
6. Motion to adopt a Resolution approving the 2013-2014 Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Rolls
and Annual Assessment Rates for Private Road Grading MSBUs and Right-of-Way MSBUs
and to authorize the Chair, or designee, to certify and deliver the 2013-2014 assessment rolls
to the St. Johns County Tax Collector. No funding is required. For information, contact Mary
Ann Blount, Land Management Systems Director, at 209-0762.
7. Motion to adopt a Resolution approving the 2013-2014 Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll
and Annual Assessment Rate for the Treasure Beach Canals MSBU and to authorize the
Chair, or designee, to certify and deliver the 2013-2014 assessment roll to the St. Johns
County Tax Collector. No funding is required. For information, contact Mary Ann Blount, Land
Management Systems Director, at 209-0762.
8. Motion to adopt a Resolution approving the terms and authorizing the County Administrator, or designee, to execute the Contract Agreement for the mobile home located on County owned property at Gaines Road for security purposes. No funding is required. For information, contact Mary Ann Blount, Land Management Systems Director, at 209-0762.
9. Motion to adopt a Resolution accepting a Special Warranty Deed for conveyance of a sheriff/fire station site located within Nocatee DRI pursuant to the terms of the Development Order and authorizing the County Administrator, or designee, to execute the Special Warranty Deed. No funding is required. For information, contact Mary Ann Blount, Land Management Systems Director, at 209-0762.
10. Motion to adopt a Resolution approving the terms and authorizing the County Administrator, or designee, to execute a License Agreement Extension to Runk Properties, Inc. for the unopened portion of Pope Road off of Mizell Road. No funding is required. For information, contact Mary Ann Blount, Land Management Systems Director, at 209-0762.
11. Motion to adopt a Resolution approving the terms and authorizing the Chair, or designee, to execute the Sovereignty Submerged Lands Fee Waived Lease Renewal associated with the Usina Boat Ramp Park. No funding is required. For information, contact Mary Ann Blount, Land Management Systems Director, at 209-0762.
12. Motion to adopt a Resolution accepting two Easements for Utilities for installation of a water main along State Road 16. No funding is required. For information, contact Mary Ann Blount, Land Management Systems Director, at 209-0762.
13. Motion to adopt a Resolution approving the Final Plat for Las Calinas Parcel 3D Unit 5. For information, contact Kathy Nielsen, Application Review Coordinator, at 209-0698.
14. Motion to adopt a Resolution approving the Final Plat for Las Calinas Parcel 3A Unit 1 Phase 2A. For information, contact Kathy Nielsen, Application Review Coordinator, at 209-0698.
15. Motion to adopt a Resolution approving the terms, conditions, and requirements of Amendment #16 to the Community Based Care Contract #NJ204 between St. Johns County, Florida and the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, and authorizing the County Administrator, or designee, to execute Contract Amendment #16 on behalf of the County. This amendment adjusts the total contract amount from $24,643,817 to $24,722,465 and is paid through a State of Florida Grant. The FY2014 Budget will reflect this amendment. For information, contact Raechel Meeks, HHS Interim Finance & Contract Manager at 209-6094.
16. Motion to declare a list of County vehicles (from various County Departments that are of varying conditions) as surplus and authorize the County Administrator, or his designee, to dispose of the same in accordance with the St. Johns County Purchasing Policy 308 and Florida Statute 274. For information, contact Doug Timms, Interim Purchasing Director, at 209-0566.
17. Motion to adopt a Resolution authorizing the County Administrator, or his designee, to award, Bid #13-64 SR 16 WWTP Digester Rehabilitation, a contract to GML Coatings LLC as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for a Lump Sum Bid of $154,075. For information, contact Doug Timms, Interim Purchasing Director, at 209-0566.
18. Motion to adopt a Resolution authorizing the County Administrator, or his designee, to enter into negotiations with, and if negotiations are successful, enter into contract (RFQ# 13-40 Surveying Services Continuing Contract) with the top five (5) ranked firms for Surveying Services. If an agreement cannot be reached with one or more of the top five (5) ranked firms, authorization is requested to begin negotiations with the next ranked respondent and continue until an agreement is reached with five (5) respondents. For information, contact Doug Timms, Interim Purchasing Director, at 209-0566.
19. Motion to adopt a Resolution authorizing the County Administrator, or his designee, to enter into negotiations with, and if negotiations are successful, enter into contract with the top five (5) ranked firms for RFQ# 13-36 Architecture Services. If an agreement cannot be reached with one or more of the top five (5) ranked firms, authorization is requested to begin negotiations with the next ranked respondent and continue until an agreement is reached with five (5) respondents. For information, contact Doug Timms, Interim Purchasing Director, at 209-0566.
20. Motion to adopt a Resolution authorizing the County Administrator, or designee, to submit an application seeking funding assistance through the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program Grant for the Nocatee Preserve Canoe/Kayak Launch and Support Facilities Project. It is anticipated that in addition to the grant (County 25% share), the project will have additional costs to be considered by the BCC at a subsequent time. The County’s contribution to the project costs will be limited to improvements determined to be eligible under the Tree Bank Fund. For information, contact Wil Smith, Recreation & Parks Director, at 209-0324.
21. Proofs:
a. Proof: Notice to Bidders, Bid 13-34, Hauling Trucking & Misc. Services, as published in the St. Augustine Record on 7/25/13 & 8/1/13
b. Proof: Notice to Bidders, Bid 13-61, Traffic Signal Maintenance, as published in the St. Augustine Record on 8/3/13 & 08/10/13
c. Proof: Notice to Bidders, Bid 13-65, Drainage Sidewalk Construction as published in the St. Augustine Record on 7/25/13 & 08/01/13
d. Proof: Notice to Bidders, Bid 13-66R Janitor Services, Branch Libraries, as published in the St. Augustine Record on 8/13/13 & 8/20/13
e. Proof: Request for Qualifications, RFQ#13-70 Engineering Design for Treasure Beach Dredging, as published in the St. Augustine Record on 8/12/13 & 8/19/13
f. Proof: Request for Proposals, RFP 13-68, SHIP Rehab Program Inspection, as published in the St. Augustine Record on 8/13/13 & 08/20/13
g. Proof: Notice of Meeting, Special Meeting/Workshop on Aug 29, 2013, as published in the St. Augustine Record on 8/20/13
h. Proof: Notice of Hearing, Ordinance Beach amend Night Driving, as published in the St. Augustine Record on 8/13/13
i. Proof: Request for Proposals, RFP 13-45, Water Main at SR16 & Turning Point Church, as published in the St. Augustine Record on 7/26/13 & 08/2/13
j. Proof: Certificate of Insurance, Marlow & Company, LLC
k. Proof: Display Ad, LDC Article II-LX, as published in the St. Augustine Record on 8/13/13
l. Proof: Notice of Meeting, Special Meeting/Workshop on July 15, 2013, as published in the St. Augustine Record on 7/15/13
m. Proof: Request for Qualifications, RFQ# 13-63 Contractor Prequalification for new HHS Bldg, as published in the St. Augustine Record on 7/8/13 & 7/15/13
n. Proof: Notice of Hearing, Ordinance Treasure Beach Dredging, as published in the St. Augustine Record on 7/15/13
o. Proof: Notice to Bidders, Bid# 13-50, Post Disaster Signalization, as published in the St. Augustine Record on 7/22/13 & 7/29/13
p. Proof: Public Notice, Unclaimed Monies – Claim by Sept 1, 2013, as published in the St. Augustine Record on 7/31/13
q. Proof: Certificate of Insurance, Integra Realty Resources – Jacksonville
r. Proof: Certificate of Insurance, Scada One, LLC
Consent Agenda
Deletions to Consent AgendaApproval of Consent Agenda
1. Approval of the Cash Requirement Report. For information, contact Allen MacDonald, County
Finance Director at 819-3669, and a copy of this report is available in the County Commission
office.
2. Minutes:
? none
3. Motion to adopt a Resolution accepting a Bill of Sale and Schedule of Values conveying all
personal property associated with the water and sewer lines to serve B & B Trailers on US
1 South. No funding is required. For information, contact Mary Ann Blount, Land Management
Systems Director, at 209-0762.
4. Motion to adopt a Resolution approving the 2013-2014 Non-Ad Valorem Assessment
Rolls and Annual Assessment Rates for the Solid Waste MSBU and to authorize the
Chair to certify and deliver the 2013-2014 assessment rolls to the St. Johns County Tax
Collector. There is no increase in the FY 14 proposed rates from the FY 13 rates. The
proposed Disposal Rate is $74.00, the Collection rate is $111.00, and the Recycling Rate is
$37.00. For information, contact Wade Schroeder, Office of Management & Budget, at 209-
0570.
5. Motion to adopt a Resolution approving the 2013-2014 Non-Ad-Valorem assessment roll for
the Ponte Vedra Wastewater Vacuum Sewer Project pursuant to Resolution 2002-245, and
authorizing the Chair, or designee, to certify and deliver the 2013-2014 assessment roll to the
St. Johns County Tax Collector. No funding is required. For information, contact Mary Ann
Blount, Land Management Systems Director, at 209-0762.
6. Motion to adopt a Resolution approving the 2013-2014 Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Rolls
and Annual Assessment Rates for Private Road Grading MSBUs and Right-of-Way MSBUs
and to authorize the Chair, or designee, to certify and deliver the 2013-2014 assessment rolls
to the St. Johns County Tax Collector. No funding is required. For information, contact Mary
Ann Blount, Land Management Systems Director, at 209-0762.
7. Motion to adopt a Resolution approving the 2013-2014 Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll
and Annual Assessment Rate for the Treasure Beach Canals MSBU and to authorize the
Chair, or designee, to certify and deliver the 2013-2014 assessment roll to the St. Johns
County Tax Collector. No funding is required. For information, contact Mary Ann Blount, Land
Management Systems Director, at 209-0762.
8. Motion to adopt a Resolution approving the terms and authorizing the County Administrator, or designee, to execute the Contract Agreement for the mobile home located on County owned property at Gaines Road for security purposes. No funding is required. For information, contact Mary Ann Blount, Land Management Systems Director, at 209-0762.
9. Motion to adopt a Resolution accepting a Special Warranty Deed for conveyance of a sheriff/fire station site located within Nocatee DRI pursuant to the terms of the Development Order and authorizing the County Administrator, or designee, to execute the Special Warranty Deed. No funding is required. For information, contact Mary Ann Blount, Land Management Systems Director, at 209-0762.
10. Motion to adopt a Resolution approving the terms and authorizing the County Administrator, or designee, to execute a License Agreement Extension to Runk Properties, Inc. for the unopened portion of Pope Road off of Mizell Road. No funding is required. For information, contact Mary Ann Blount, Land Management Systems Director, at 209-0762.
11. Motion to adopt a Resolution approving the terms and authorizing the Chair, or designee, to execute the Sovereignty Submerged Lands Fee Waived Lease Renewal associated with the Usina Boat Ramp Park. No funding is required. For information, contact Mary Ann Blount, Land Management Systems Director, at 209-0762.
12. Motion to adopt a Resolution accepting two Easements for Utilities for installation of a water main along State Road 16. No funding is required. For information, contact Mary Ann Blount, Land Management Systems Director, at 209-0762.
13. Motion to adopt a Resolution approving the Final Plat for Las Calinas Parcel 3D Unit 5. For information, contact Kathy Nielsen, Application Review Coordinator, at 209-0698.
14. Motion to adopt a Resolution approving the Final Plat for Las Calinas Parcel 3A Unit 1 Phase 2A. For information, contact Kathy Nielsen, Application Review Coordinator, at 209-0698.
15. Motion to adopt a Resolution approving the terms, conditions, and requirements of Amendment #16 to the Community Based Care Contract #NJ204 between St. Johns County, Florida and the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, and authorizing the County Administrator, or designee, to execute Contract Amendment #16 on behalf of the County. This amendment adjusts the total contract amount from $24,643,817 to $24,722,465 and is paid through a State of Florida Grant. The FY2014 Budget will reflect this amendment. For information, contact Raechel Meeks, HHS Interim Finance & Contract Manager at 209-6094.
16. Motion to declare a list of County vehicles (from various County Departments that are of varying conditions) as surplus and authorize the County Administrator, or his designee, to dispose of the same in accordance with the St. Johns County Purchasing Policy 308 and Florida Statute 274. For information, contact Doug Timms, Interim Purchasing Director, at 209-0566.
17. Motion to adopt a Resolution authorizing the County Administrator, or his designee, to award, Bid #13-64 SR 16 WWTP Digester Rehabilitation, a contract to GML Coatings LLC as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for a Lump Sum Bid of $154,075. For information, contact Doug Timms, Interim Purchasing Director, at 209-0566.
18. Motion to adopt a Resolution authorizing the County Administrator, or his designee, to enter into negotiations with, and if negotiations are successful, enter into contract (RFQ# 13-40 Surveying Services Continuing Contract) with the top five (5) ranked firms for Surveying Services. If an agreement cannot be reached with one or more of the top five (5) ranked firms, authorization is requested to begin negotiations with the next ranked respondent and continue until an agreement is reached with five (5) respondents. For information, contact Doug Timms, Interim Purchasing Director, at 209-0566.
19. Motion to adopt a Resolution authorizing the County Administrator, or his designee, to enter into negotiations with, and if negotiations are successful, enter into contract with the top five (5) ranked firms for RFQ# 13-36 Architecture Services. If an agreement cannot be reached with one or more of the top five (5) ranked firms, authorization is requested to begin negotiations with the next ranked respondent and continue until an agreement is reached with five (5) respondents. For information, contact Doug Timms, Interim Purchasing Director, at 209-0566.
20. Motion to adopt a Resolution authorizing the County Administrator, or designee, to submit an application seeking funding assistance through the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program Grant for the Nocatee Preserve Canoe/Kayak Launch and Support Facilities Project. It is anticipated that in addition to the grant (County 25% share), the project will have additional costs to be considered by the BCC at a subsequent time. The County’s contribution to the project costs will be limited to improvements determined to be eligible under the Tree Bank Fund. For information, contact Wil Smith, Recreation & Parks Director, at 209-0324.
21. Proofs:
a. Proof: Notice to Bidders, Bid 13-34, Hauling Trucking & Misc. Services, as published in the St. Augustine Record on 7/25/13 & 8/1/13
b. Proof: Notice to Bidders, Bid 13-61, Traffic Signal Maintenance, as published in the St. Augustine Record on 8/3/13 & 08/10/13
c. Proof: Notice to Bidders, Bid 13-65, Drainage Sidewalk Construction as published in the St. Augustine Record on 7/25/13 & 08/01/13
d. Proof: Notice to Bidders, Bid 13-66R Janitor Services, Branch Libraries, as published in the St. Augustine Record on 8/13/13 & 8/20/13
e. Proof: Request for Qualifications, RFQ#13-70 Engineering Design for Treasure Beach Dredging, as published in the St. Augustine Record on 8/12/13 & 8/19/13
f. Proof: Request for Proposals, RFP 13-68, SHIP Rehab Program Inspection, as published in the St. Augustine Record on 8/13/13 & 08/20/13
g. Proof: Notice of Meeting, Special Meeting/Workshop on Aug 29, 2013, as published in the St. Augustine Record on 8/20/13
h. Proof: Notice of Hearing, Ordinance Beach amend Night Driving, as published in the St. Augustine Record on 8/13/13
i. Proof: Request for Proposals, RFP 13-45, Water Main at SR16 & Turning Point Church, as published in the St. Augustine Record on 7/26/13 & 08/2/13
j. Proof: Certificate of Insurance, Marlow & Company, LLC
k. Proof: Display Ad, LDC Article II-LX, as published in the St. Augustine Record on 8/13/13
l. Proof: Notice of Meeting, Special Meeting/Workshop on July 15, 2013, as published in the St. Augustine Record on 7/15/13
m. Proof: Request for Qualifications, RFQ# 13-63 Contractor Prequalification for new HHS Bldg, as published in the St. Augustine Record on 7/8/13 & 7/15/13
n. Proof: Notice of Hearing, Ordinance Treasure Beach Dredging, as published in the St. Augustine Record on 7/15/13
o. Proof: Notice to Bidders, Bid# 13-50, Post Disaster Signalization, as published in the St. Augustine Record on 7/22/13 & 7/29/13
p. Proof: Public Notice, Unclaimed Monies – Claim by Sept 1, 2013, as published in the St. Augustine Record on 7/31/13
q. Proof: Certificate of Insurance, Integra Realty Resources – Jacksonville
r. Proof: Certificate of Insurance, Scada One, LLC
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Public Comment - Public Comment
Public Comment
Public Comment
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Approval of Agenda - Additions/Deletions to Regular Agenda
Approval of Regular Agenda
Approval of Agenda
Additions/Deletions to Regular AgendaApproval of Regular Agenda
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Item A1 - Vilano Main Street - Recognizing Ten Years of Accomplishments
Item A1
Vilano Main Street - Recognizing Ten Years of Accomplishments
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Item 1 - Public Hearing – Public Hearing – Transmittal Hearing – COMPAMD 2012-01 St.
Johns Marketplace. This is a transmittal hearing for the proposed Comprehensive Plan
Amendment request to amend the Future Land Use Map from Residential B to Business
and Commerce Park and Mixed Use with text amendment for approximately 282.58 acres
of land located on the north side of SR 207, east of I-95. The Business and Commerce
Park Future Land Use Map designation was adopted with the 2010 Comprehensive Plan
update. It was created as a Land Use designation to promote economic development. It
provides flexibility for property owners and businesses and also provides for an overall
unified business and commerce park. This is a transmittal hearing, if transmitted, state
and regional agencies have 30 days to comment and the County will schedule an adoption
hearing. The Planning and Zoning Agency recommended transmittal of COMPAMD 2012-
01 with a 7-0 vote at their July 18, 2013 meeting.
Item 1
Public Hearing – Public Hearing – Transmittal Hearing – COMPAMD 2012-01 St.Johns Marketplace. This is a transmittal hearing for the proposed Comprehensive Plan
Amendment request to amend the Future Land Use Map from Residential B to Business
and Commerce Park and Mixed Use with text amendment for approximately 282.58 acres
of land located on the north side of SR 207, east of I-95. The Business and Commerce
Park Future Land Use Map designation was adopted with the 2010 Comprehensive Plan
update. It was created as a Land Use designation to promote economic development. It
provides flexibility for property owners and businesses and also provides for an overall
unified business and commerce park. This is a transmittal hearing, if transmitted, state
and regional agencies have 30 days to comment and the County will schedule an adoption
hearing. The Planning and Zoning Agency recommended transmittal of COMPAMD 2012-
01 with a 7-0 vote at their July 18, 2013 meeting.
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Item 2 - Public Hearing – (Continued from Aug 20, 2013) Land Development Code Amendments for Articles II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII and IX. This is a continued public hearing in a three part series to consider changes to eight articles of the Land Development Code. On August 20, 2013 the Board considered the item at a public hearing, and requested that changes be assessed with regard to Sections 38 and Exhibit A of the Ordinance. Overall, this amendment series implements recent comprehensive plan amendment changes and addresses exemptions, exceptions, and permit consistency for the Overlay Districts. The first hearing was held June 4th with the Board after workshops with the Architectural and Design Review Committees. The PZA recommended approval of the Ordinance at their July 18th hearing. The Ordinance reflects the PZA recommendation for approval, incorporating changes to address banners and color palettes, and replacing the merger with alternate membership for each board. The Ordinance also reflects a required review process by the Board for historic structure development incentives; and, includes Outdoor/Passive as a Use category allowed in the TCMU Zone District in Table 2.02.02.
Item 2
Public Hearing – (Continued from Aug 20, 2013) Land Development Code Amendments for Articles II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII and IX. This is a continued public hearing in a three part series to consider changes to eight articles of the Land Development Code. On August 20, 2013 the Board considered the item at a public hearing, and requested that changes be assessed with regard to Sections 38 and Exhibit A of the Ordinance. Overall, this amendment series implements recent comprehensive plan amendment changes and addresses exemptions, exceptions, and permit consistency for the Overlay Districts. The first hearing was held June 4th with the Board after workshops with the Architectural and Design Review Committees. The PZA recommended approval of the Ordinance at their July 18th hearing. The Ordinance reflects the PZA recommendation for approval, incorporating changes to address banners and color palettes, and replacing the merger with alternate membership for each board. The Ordinance also reflects a required review process by the Board for historic structure development incentives; and, includes Outdoor/Passive as a Use category allowed in the TCMU Zone District in Table 2.02.02.
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Item 3 - Consider a proposed Resolution containing revisions to the Board of County Commissioners Rules & Policies.
Item 3
Consider a proposed Resolution containing revisions to the Board of County Commissioners Rules & Policies.
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Reports - Commissioners’ Reports
County Administrator’s Report
County Attorney’s Report
Clerk of Court’s Report
Reports
Commissioners’ ReportsCounty Administrator’s Report
County Attorney’s Report
Clerk of Court’s Report
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Item 4 - Public Hearing – Adoption of Tentative Millage Rates & Budget for Fiscal Year 2013.
FL Statutes 129.03 and 200.065 require the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) to adopt its millage rates and budget for the next Fiscal Year at a Public Hearing and must be held after 5:00 PM if scheduled on a day other than Saturday. The Sept. 3rd, 5:01 PM hearing date has been noticed in the mailing of Notices of Proposed Property Taxes (TRIM) by the County’s Property Appraiser. FL Statutes prescribe a specific order for the consideration of items at the Public Hearing. Due to possible revisions from updated information, the order and detail of the prescribed items will be provided at the meeting. The first substantive issue of discussion must be the percentage increase in the County’s aggregate millage rate over the Rolled-back Rate. The Rolled-back Rate is defined as the aggregate millage rate that would generate the same level of prior year tax revenues less certain defined allowances. The public shall be allowed to speak and to ask questions prior to adoption of any measures by the BCC. The BCC shall adopt by Resolution its tentative millage rates prior to adopting its tentative budget for FY 2014. The BCC will need to establish a date, time and place of a Public Hearing for its final millage and budget adoption. It is recommended that the BCC establish Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 5:01 PM in the County Auditorium for its Final Hearing.
Item 4
Public Hearing – Adoption of Tentative Millage Rates & Budget for Fiscal Year 2013.FL Statutes 129.03 and 200.065 require the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) to adopt its millage rates and budget for the next Fiscal Year at a Public Hearing and must be held after 5:00 PM if scheduled on a day other than Saturday. The Sept. 3rd, 5:01 PM hearing date has been noticed in the mailing of Notices of Proposed Property Taxes (TRIM) by the County’s Property Appraiser. FL Statutes prescribe a specific order for the consideration of items at the Public Hearing. Due to possible revisions from updated information, the order and detail of the prescribed items will be provided at the meeting. The first substantive issue of discussion must be the percentage increase in the County’s aggregate millage rate over the Rolled-back Rate. The Rolled-back Rate is defined as the aggregate millage rate that would generate the same level of prior year tax revenues less certain defined allowances. The public shall be allowed to speak and to ask questions prior to adoption of any measures by the BCC. The BCC shall adopt by Resolution its tentative millage rates prior to adopting its tentative budget for FY 2014. The BCC will need to establish a date, time and place of a Public Hearing for its final millage and budget adoption. It is recommended that the BCC establish Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 5:01 PM in the County Auditorium for its Final Hearing.
