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RESOLUTION NO. 26R-07-130: 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 2027; 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:
The City Commission is requested to adopt the Preliminary Assessment Rate Resolution for Fiscal Year 2027, authorizing the City to continue using the uniform method of collection for non-ad valorem special assessments on the annual property tax bill for stormwater services provided to the designated service areas commonly known as St. George, West Ken Lark, Broward Estates, and the Swap Shop. Adoption of the resolution is necessary to establish the estimated FY 2027 rate, direct preparation of the assessment roll, authorize the required public hearing and notices, and allow the assessments to be collected on the tax bill for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026 and ending September 30, 2027.
Need:
The action is needed to fund the actual costs and fees associated with providing stormwater services to the designated areas and to preserve the City's ability to collect the assessment through the uniform method authorized for non-ad valorem assessments.
Summary Explanation/ Background:
The City has historically used the uniform method of collection to place stormwater special assessments for the designated service areas on the annual tax bill. For FY 2027, the Storm Water Summary dated June 16, 2026 identifies an estimated rate of $302.18, a Property Appraiser fee of $0.05, and a 2% Tax Collector fee of $6.04, resulting in a total proposed assessment of $308.28 per parcel. Based on a tax base of 3,814 parcels, estimated assessment revenue is $1,175,765.47. The proposed resolution continues the annual assessment process for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026 and ending September 30, 2027, directs preparation of the updated assessment roll, and establishes a public hearing for affected property owners to provide comment before final imposition and collection.
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2027 Stormwater Calculation
Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:
The proposed FY 2027 stormwater non-ad valorem assessment is $308.28 per parcel, consisting of an estimated service rate of $302.18, Property Appraiser fee of $0.05, and 2% Tax Collector fee of $6.04. Based on 3,814 assessed parcels, estimated revenue is $1,175,765.47. The assessment is intended to recover the actual costs and fees for stormwater services in the designated areas.
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Master Plan:
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
[ ] Improves City efficiency [ ] Increase use of Information Technology
[ ] Increases residents perception of Lauderhill as an excellent place to live