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RESOLUTION NO. 25R-07-140: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF STORMWATER SERVICES TO THOSE AREAS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS ST. GEORGE, WEST KEN LARK, BROWARD ESTATES, AND THE SWAP SHOP; DECLARING THE ESTIMATED NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026; PROVIDING FOR RE-IMPOSITION OF THE UNIFORM METHOD FOR COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON THE ANNUAL TAX BILL FOR ALL RELATED COSTS AND FEES FOR THE DESIGNATED AREAS; STATING A NEED FOR SUCH LEVY TO COVER THE COSTS AND FEES FOR STORMWATER SERVICES; ALLOWING FOR INCREASES EQUIVALENT TO THE COSTS CHARGED BY THE SERVICE PROVIDER; DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF AN ASSESSMENT ROLL; AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING AND DIRECTING THE PROVISION OF NOTICE THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE MAILING OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Request Action:
Pass a Resolution to approve the preliminary rate resolution providing the estimated non-ad valorem special assessments that will be charged on the Annual Broward County Tax Bill for Stormwater Services to the designated areas more commonly known as St. George, West Ken Lark, Broward Estates, and the Swap Shop and the proposed rate structure, and re-imposing the uniform method for collecting this assessment.
Need Summary Explanation/ Background:
The City of Lauderhill is re-imposing the costs necessary to provide Stormwater services within the designated “annexed” areas. The rate proposed as reasonable and necessary to provide the required services. The assessment represents the pass-through charges for such services. The preliminary rate must be submitted to the Broward County Property Appraiser’s Office no later than August 4, 2025. imposing Stormwater Assessments throughout “annexed” areas within the City in the areas known as St. George, West Ken Lark, Broward Estates, and the Swap Shop as a non-ad valorem assessment collected on the Annual Tax Bill. Each subsequent year the City has re-imposed the uniform method of collection of the non-ad valorem special assessments for Stormwater services. The rate is merely a pass-through charge which results in the estimated annual assessment of $297.01 which is an increase over last year, is proposed as being reasonable and necessary in connection with providing such services for Fiscal Year 2026. A public hearing on this matter will be held on July 15, 2025 at 5:01 pm. regarding the preliminary assessment and on September 12, 2025 at 5:50 P.M. prior to the adoption of the Resolution for the final assessment for the purpose of receiving public comment on the re-imposition of the uniform method of collection of non-ad valorem special assessments for Stormwater and the proposed rate structure. The corresponding Ordinance will also be heard on first reading on September 12, 2025 at 5:50 P.M. and the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance is scheduled for September 29, 2024 @ 6:00 P.M. All owners will be provided notice of the estimated proposed assessment and of the fact that they have a right to file written objections, to appear and to be heard at the public hearings. Notice will be sent to each individual property owner via the TRIM Notice sent by the Broward County Appraiser’s Office and Notice was already published in the newspaper. The estimated preliminary rate for the assessment must be approved and forwarded to the Broward County Property Appraiser by August 4, 2025. Proof of Publication for the Notice of Hearing is on file with the city clerk's office.
Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:
The rate assessed shall be $297.01. Total Revenues in the estimated amount of $1,132,810.71 will be collected with this annual assessment. Additional revenues in an unknown amount may also be realized with the interest earned on the potential investment of these monies.
Attachments:
Ex. A - Map of Effected Area
Ex. B - Schedule of Rates
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