6607-00
MILLAGE ORDINANCE
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ORDINANCE NO. 6607-00
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, DECLARING
THE MILLAGE RATE TO BE LEVIED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1,2000, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30,2001, FOR OPERATION
PURPOSES INCLUDING PENSIONS AND DEBT SERVICE, AND ROAD
MAINTENANCE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT EXPENDITURES AT
5.5032 MILLS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. THE LEVY OF 5.5032
MILLS CONSTITUTES A 5.34% INCREASE OVER THE ROLLED BACK
RATE OF 5.2241 MILLS.
WHEREAS, the estimated revenue to be received by the City for the fiscal year beginning
October 1,2000, and ending September 30,2001, from ad valorem taxes is $27,560,940; and
WHEREAS, based upon the taxable value provided by the Pinellas County Property
Appraiser, 5.5032 mills are necessary to generate $27,560,940; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. It is hereby determined that a tax of5.5032 mills against the non-exempt real and
. personal property within the City is necessary to raise the sums to be appropriated for operation
purposes, including pensions and debt service, road capital improvement projects, for the fiscal year
beginning October 1,2000.
Section 2. The levy of 5.5032 mills constitutes a 5.34% increase from the rolled back rate.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect October 1,2000.
PASSED ON FIRST READING
September 7, 2000
PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL
READING
September 21. 2000
Attest:
Approved as to form:
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Padlela K. Akin, City Attorney
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