St. Johns
Date Created: 05/28/15 Last updated: 05/28/15
St. John's County, FL to hold First Reading of proposed One-Cent Infrastructure Surtax Ordinance The County Commission will consider an ordinance providing for a countywide special election regarding levy of a 1% local government infrastructure surtax. In sum, the proposed ordinance provides for the following: (1) levy of a 1% local government infrastructure surtax upon all authorized taxable transactions occurring within the County (subject to voter approval); (2) statutory authorization to levy the surtax; (3) a general description of projects that may be funded by surtax revenues; (4) citizen review of public projects and surtax revenue expenditures; (5) a call for a countywide special election on November 3, 2015, seeking voter approval of imposing a 1% surtax; and (6) directions to the Supervisor of Elections to insure notice of the November 3, 2015 special election.
Issue History 05/28/15 The County Commission will hold a first reading at the 6/2/15 meeting. Related Documents 6/2/15 Ordinance & Background 6/2/15 Meeting Agenda Lobbying Information Require lobbyist registration? Yes Lobbyist registration fee? $0 Additional information: To speak at a County Commission meeting you need to be present before the meeting begins at 9am. You have 3 minutes to speak during the public comments portion of the meeting. For questions contact the County Administration office, 904-209-0530