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Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Interlocal Agreement Between Seminole County, the School Board of Seminole County, and the Municipalities of Seminole County Relating to the Shared Distribution and Use of the One Cent Local Government Infrastructure Surtax Approved in a Referendum Held at a General Election on November 5, 2024. Countywide (Darren Gray, County Manager)
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County Manager Office
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Authorized By:
Darren Gray, County Manager
Contact/Phone Number:
Darren Gray/407-665-7210
Background:
Under the authority of Section 212.055(2), Florida Statutes, Seminole County intends to adopt an Ordinance imposing a one percent (1%) local government infrastructure sales surtax on taxable transactions occurring in Seminole County subject to approval by a majority of electors voting in a referendum to be held during the general election on November 5, 2024 (“Surtax Ordinance”). In accordance with Section 212.055(2)(c), Florida Statutes, and in anticipation of the enactment of the Surtax Ordinance, Seminole County, the Seminole County School Board, and the municipalities of Seminole County have collectively agreed on the allocation and use of the surtax, as outlined in this Agreement, which will significantly benefit the citizens of Seminole County and enhance the infrastructure of the Seminole County school system, public transportation, pedestrian access and mobility facilities, trails, stormwater management facilities, and other legally authorized infrastructure throughout the County and municipalities.
Requested Action:
Staff requests the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Interlocal Agreement Between Seminole County, the School Board of Seminole County, and the Municipalities of Seminole County Relating to the Shared Distribution and Use of the One Cent Local Government Infrastructure Surtax Approved in a Referendum Held at a General Election on November 5, 2024.