Subject:
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Resolution regarding the Pinellas County School Board’s proposed referendum question to continue an additional one-half mill levy.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Adoption of a superseding resolution placing the Pinellas County School Board’s proposed referendum question to continue an additional one-half mill levy on the November 3, 2020 General Election ballot.
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Strategic Plan:
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Summary:
Summary
Due to a communication error, the resolution adopted by the County commission on June 23, 2020, incorporated by reference an incorrect School Board resolution. Due to the error, the School Board adopted a superseding resolution on July 28, 2020, and the County commission must also adopt a revised resolution to ensure the measure is properly placed on the November 3, 2020 ballot. The proposed levy will be extended for an additional four (4) years beginning July 1, 2021, and continuing through June 30, 2025. The amount of this levy is one-half mill. This tax is currently in place and the School Board is seeking to continue that collection. The attached resolution calls for an election in accordance with the provisions of the Pinellas County School Board resolution and Sections 1011.71 and 1011.73 of the Florida Statutes.
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Background Information:
On April 28, 2020, the Pinellas County School Board adopted a resolution directing the Board of County Commissioners to place a measure on the ballot to continue the additional levy until June 30, 2025. On June 23, 2020, the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution placing that measure on the November 3, 2020 ballot. The Pinellas County School Board adopted a superseding resolution at its July 28, 2020 meeting. A copy of that resolution is included with the County’s superseding resolution as Exhibit A.
Fiscal Impact:
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Staff Member Responsible:
Jewel White, County Attorney
Partners:
Pinellas County School Board
Attachments:
Proposed BCC resolution superseding Resolution No. 20-55 and placing School Board referendum question on November 3, 2020 ballot.