Subject:
Title
Revocation of Authority of the Barefoot Bay Recreation District to Collect Its Assessments In the Manner Provided for Ad Valorem Taxes Under Chapter 197, Florida Statutes.
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Fiscal Impact:
NONE.
Dept/Office:
District 3
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners approve the attached resolution calling a referendum election, for the electors of Barefoot Bay Recreation District, to consider an amendment to the Barefoot Bay District Charter revoking its authority to collect its assessments in the manner of property taxes.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
On April 9, 2019, the Board discussed the Barefoot Bay Recreation District’s increases to its assessments above CPI. The District’s assessment is classified as a “Recreation District Tax” under Florida Statute.
Since this time, the Recreation District has continued to raise the tax above CPI, and has not taken steps to prevent increases in future years.
The attached resolution would allow the residents of the District to have their voices considered on whether it is appropriate for the District to use the County’s tax collection system to collect this ballooning assessment.
Clerk to the Board Instructions: