Placement: Resolutions
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Resolution 25-R41, a Resolution of the City of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Relating to the Provision of Stormwater Management Services in the City of Port St. Lucie; Reimposing and Increasing Stormwater Service Fees Against Commercial and Residential Developed and Undeveloped Property Located within the City of Port St. Lucie for the Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2025; Setting a Maximum Rate for Stormwater Service Fees not to be Exceeded in Future Fiscal Years and Continuing Thereafter Until Amended; Directing the Preparation of an Assessment Roll; Authorizing a Public Hearing and Directing the Provision of Notice Thereof; Providing for Conflict; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.
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Submitted By: Jaimee Cass, Assessment/Property Tax Manager
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Mission to provide exceptional services.
Executive Summary (General Business): This request authorizes staff to prepare the preliminary stormwater assessment roll and notice to owners in compliance with Florida Statute 197.3632. This process is necessary to collect the annual Assessments within the City using the uniform tax bill collection method pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act found in s.197.3632, Florida Statutes, as amended, for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2025.
Presentation Information: Staff may provide presentation.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the resolution.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the resolution.
2. Move that the Council not approve the resolution and provide staff direction.
Background: The City Council adopted Ordinance 93-47 for the purpose of establishing the City's intent to use the uniform method for the levy, collection and enforcement of non-ad valorem assessments to collect Stormwater Utility User Fees. The City updates the stormwater roll annually and request...
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