9713-23 DocuSign Envelope ID: 154B9D97-8864-4401-B3C8-5D23B6D980AC
MILLAGE ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE NO. 9713-23
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA,
DECLARING THE MILLAGE RATE TO BE LEVIED FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2023, AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024, FOR OPERATING PURPOSES
INCLUDING THE FUNDING OF PENSIONS, DEBT SERVICE, AND
ROAD MAINTENANCE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
EXPENDITURES AT 5.8850 MILLS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. THE LEVY OF 5.8850 MILLS CONSTITUTES A 10.27%
INCREASE FROM THE ROLLED BACK RATE OF 5.3370 MILLS.
WHEREAS, the estimated revenue to be received by the City for the fiscal year beginning
October 1, 2023, and ending September 30, 2024, from ad valorem taxes is $95,220,000; and
WHEREAS, based upon the taxable value provided by the Pinellas County Property
Appraiser, 5.8850 mills are necessary to generate $95,220,000; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. It is hereby determined that a tax of 5.8850 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, debt service, and road capital improvement projects, for
the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023.
Section 2. The levy of 5.8850 mills constitutes a 10.27% increase from the rolled back
rate.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect October 1, 2023.
September 21, 2023
PASSED ON FIRST READING
PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL October 2, 2023
READING AND ADOPTED DocuSigoed by:
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Brian J. Aungst Sr.
Mayor
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Approved as to form: Attest:
ELlncuSigned by: DocuSigned by;
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David Margolis Rosemarie Call
City Attorney City Clerk
Ordinance No. 9713-23