6185-97t
MILLAGE ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE NO. 6185.97
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA,
DECLARING THE MILLAGE RATE TO BE LEVIED FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1997, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30,
1998, FOR OPERATION PURPOSES INCLUDING PENSIONS AND DEBT
SERVICE, AND ROAD MAINTENANCE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
EXPENDITURES AT 5.1158 MILLS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
THE LEVY OF 5.1158 MILLS CONSTITUTES A 2.23% INCREASE OVER
THE ROLLED BACK RATE OF 5.0494 MILLS.
WHEREAS, the estimated revenues to be received by the City for the fiscal year
beginning October 1, 1997, and ending September 30, 1998, from ad valorem taxes is
$21,855,160; and
WHEREAS, based upon the taxable value provided by the Pinellas County Property
Appraiser, 5.1158 mills are necessary to generate $21,855,160; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. It is hereby determined that a tax of 5.1158 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, 1997.
Section 2. The levy of 5.1158 mills constitutes a 2.23% increase from the rolled back
rate.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect October 1, 1997.
PASSED ON FIRST READING
PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL
READING
Attest:
Cyn @ a E. Goudeau, (City Clerk
September 4, 1997
September 18, 1997
Rita Garvey,
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Pamela K. Akin, City Attorney
Approved as to form and correctness: