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ORDINANCE NO. 24O-09-138: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, ADOPTING, APPROVING, CERTIFYING AND RE-IMPOSING THE UNIFORM METHOD FOR COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED WITHIN THE INCORPORATED AREA OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL ON THE ANNUAL TAX BILL FOR THE COSTS AND FEES OF PROVIDING STORM WATER SERVICES ONLY TO THOSE AREAS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS ST. GEORGE, WEST KEN LARK, BROWARD ESTATES, AND THE SWAP SHOP; DECLARING A STORM WATER ASSESSED COST FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025; PROVIDING FOR RE-IMPOSITION OF ANNUAL BILLING ON THE TAX BILL FOR ALL RELATED COSTS AND FEES FOR THE DESIGNATED AREAS; STATING A NEED FOR SUCH LEVY TO COVER THE ACTUAL COSTS AND FEES FOR SERVICES; ALLOWING FOR INCREASES EQUIVALENT TO THE ACTUAL COSTS CHARGED BY THE SERVICE PROVIDER; PROVIDING FOR THE MAILING OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Request Action: (State the action requested of the Commission and why the action is necessary. What is the expected outcome of the action?)
Ordinance required by Florida Statutes, Section 197.3632 in order to certify the assessment roll and re-impose the uniform method for collecting non-ad valorem special assessments as reflected on the Annual Tax Bill for the cost of providing storm water services to the designated areas.
Need: (Why is there a need for this action?)
The City of Lauderhill is re-imposing the costs necessary for providing storm water services on an annual basis to be collected by the Broward County Revenue Tax Collector as reflected on the owner’s Annual Tax Bill for Fiscal Year 2025.
Summary Explanation/ Background: (Provide a summary/background of this agenda request)
The City of Lauderhill previously passed and adopted the original Intent Resolution to begin to impose storm water fee assessments to the annexed areas of West Ken Lark, St. George, Swap Shop and Broward Estates as a non-ad valorem special assessment on the Annual Tax Bill that is sent by the Broward County Property Appraiser’s Office and which is collected by the Revenue Tax Collector. These non-ad valorem assessments were previously imposed. This Ordinance proposes to re-impose the uniform method of collection of the non-ad valorem special assessments for storm water. This year an increase in the rate structure is proposed. A public hearing on this matter was held on September 12, 2024 at or about 6:00 p.m. prior to the first reading of this Ordinance for the purpose of receiving public comments and objections on the re-imposition of the uniform method of collection and the collection of non-ad valorem special assessments for storm water and the proposed increase in rate. The second reading and adoption of this Ordinance scheduled for September 26, 2024 at or about 6:00 p.m. All owners were provided notice of the estimated assessment rate and of the fact that they had a right to file written objections and to be heard at the virtual public hearings. Notice was sent to each individual property owner via the TRIM Notice send by the Broward County Appraiser’s Office. Notice was also published in the Newspaper. The Preliminary Rate Resolution No. 24R-07-149 was passed and adopted on July 9, 2024 which adopted the preliminary estimated rate of $289.76. This Ordinance adopts the final rate to be assessed which is also $289.76.
Attachments: (Number all attachments consecutively)
1. Ex. A - Map of Area affected
2. Ex. B - Schedule of Rates.
3. Certificate of Assessments.
4. Proof of Publication of Hearing and TRIM.
5. Verification Form
Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact: (Include projected cost, approved budget amount and account number, source of funds, and any future funding requirements)
Revenues in the estimated amount of $1,104,281.53 will be collected with this annual non-ad valorem assessment. Additional revenues in an unknown amount may also be realized with the interest earned on the potential investment of these monies.
Master Plan: Explain how this Agenda item advances one or more objectives
Goal 1: Clean, Green Sustainable Environment
[ ] Increase mass transit ridership [ ] Reduce City energy consumption
[ ] Reduce water consumption
Goal 2: Safe and Secure City of Lauderhill
[ ] Crime in lower 50% in Broward [ ] Residents feel safe in neighborhood
[ ] Reduce emergency fatalities
Goal 3: Open Spaces and Active Lifestyle for all ages
[ ] Increase participation in youth sports [ ] Add new park land and amenities
[ ] Increase attendance at cultural programs and classes
Goal 4: Growing Local Economy, Employment and Quality of Commercial Areas
[ ] Increase commercial tax base [ ] Increase employment in Lauderhill businesses
[ ] Decrease noxious and blighted uses in commercial areas
Goal 5: Quality Housing at all Price Ranges and Attractive Communities
[ ] Neighborhood signs and active HOAs [ ] Housing & streets improved, litter reduced
[ ] Increase proportion of single family homes and owner occupied housing
Goal 6: Efficient and Effective City Government, Customer Focused & Values Diversity
[X] Improves City efficiency [ ] Increase use of Information Technology
[X] Increases residents perception of Lauderhill as an excellent place to live