City of Gainesville - File #: 160304.

• File #: 160304.
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• File created: 8/17/2016
• In control: City Attorney
• On agenda: 9/15/2016
• Final action: 9/15/2016
• Title: FINAL MILLAGE RATE - FISCAL YEAR 2016 - 2017 (B) RESOLUTION NO. 160304 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA; RELATING TO THE LEVY OF GENERAL MUNICIPAL PURPOSE AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE 2016-2017 FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2016 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2017; ADOPTING THE FINAL MILLAGE RATE; DIRECTING THE TRANSMITTAL OF CERTIFIED COPIES; AUTHORIZING A SPECIFIED ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINAL MILLAGE RATE; AND PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
9/15/2016	1	City Commission	Adopted (Resolution)	Pass

Title

FINAL MILLAGE RATE - FISCAL YEAR 2016 - 2017 (B)

RESOLUTION NO. 160304

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA; RELATING TO THE LEVY OF GENERAL MUNICIPAL PURPOSE AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE 2016-2017 FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2016 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2017; ADOPTING THE FINAL MILLAGE RATE; DIRECTING THE TRANSMITTAL OF CERTIFIED COPIES; AUTHORIZING A SPECIFIED ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINAL MILLAGE RATE; AND PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE.

Explanation

The City Commission is required by Florida Law to adopt a final millage rate to fund the budget for FY 2016 - 2017.

Recommendation

The City Commission:  1) hear presentation from City staff regarding the tentative millage rate, the percentage increase in millage over the rolled-back rate and the specific purposes for which ad valorem tax revenues are being increased; 2) hear testimony from all interested persons; 3) discuss the proposed tax increase; and 4) adopt the proposed Resolution.