Placement: Second Reading of Ordinances / Public Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Ordinance 23-31, Public Hearing, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 33, Elections, of the City of Port St. Lucie Code of Ordinances
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Submitted By: Sally Walsh, City Clerk
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a high-performing city government organization.
Executive Summary (General Business): F.S. Section 99.092 provides that an Administrative Fee equal to 3% of the annual salary of the position sought may be imposed with regard to Election Qualifying Fees for Municipal elections, as well as an Election Assessment Fee equal to 1% of the annual salary for the position sought.
Presentation Information: Staff will be available to answer any questions.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the ordinance.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the ordinance.
2. Move that the Council not approve and provide staff with direction.
Background: At the March 20, 2023, Special City Council meeting, the City Council passed a motion to amend Chapter 33, Elections, Article I, General Provisions of the Code of Ordinances to include language as to the imposition of an Administrative Fee equal to 3% of the annual salary of the office sought. Also assessed will be an Election Assessment Fee equal to 1% of the annual salary of the office sought, both fees are consistent with F.S. Section 99.092. The Election Assessment Fee is transferred to the Elections Commission Trust Fund.
Issues/Analysis: N/A
Financial Information: N/A
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: Citywide
Attachments: Proposed Ordinance
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Internal Reference Number: 9887
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Frank Moehrle, Deputy City...
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