Martin
Date Created: 08/06/17 Last updated: 08/06/17
Martin County, FL to hold public hearing of Ordinance amending the FPL franchise agreement The County Commission will consider an ordinance for a one cent sales surtax referendum to provide funding for water quality projects that reduce pollutants to our estuaries, projects to construct sheriff, fire rescue, and public works facilities, and reconstruction of existing roads. The Board directed preparation of a proposed ordinance reducing the Florida Power and Light (FPL) Franchise Fee from 6% to 0.5% subject to voter approval or the sales surtax referendum. It is the Board’s intent that the rate not change for a period of ten years, running concurrent with the voter approved one cent local option sales surtax.
Issue History 08/06/17 The County Commission will hold a public hearing at the 8/8/17 meeting. Related Documents 8/8/17 Ordinance draft & info 8/8/17 Meeting Agenda Lobbying Information Require lobbyist registration? Yes Lobbyist registration fee? $0 Additional information: To speak at a County Commission meeting, go to the meeting and sign a form that is provided at the meeting. No special requirements for setting up an appointment with a committee member. County Administration office: (772) 288-5400 Here is the link to all the County Contacts Directory: http://www.martin.fl.us/portal/page?_pageid=339,1&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL&sa=1&rgg=