ADD-ON LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council Member Sherri Myers
SUBJECT:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-17: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PENSACOLA, FLORIDA SUPPORTING PLACEMENT OF THE CREATION OF THE ESCAMBIA CHILDREN’S TRUST ON THE NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council adopt Resolution No. 2020-17.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PENSACOLA, FLORIDA SUPPORTING PLACEMENT OF THE CREATION OF THE ESCAMBIA CHILDREN’S TRUST ON THE NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
The Escambia Children’s Trust (Trust) is the proposed name for the Children’s Services Council (CSC) in Escambia County. The purpose of the CSC is to invest in the well-being of children by maximizing resources and ensuring accountability. CSC’s do not deliver services; instead they invest in community provider programs which can demonstrate measurable desired outcomes through a competitive review and accountability process. Florida Statute Section 125.901 gives counties the authority to place a referendum before the voters to approve the creation of the CSC.
If the Trust is approved by the voters, it will be funded by an additional one-half mill (0.5 mill) of taxable ad valorem tax on the property’s taxable value after all exemptions. The additional 0.5 mill combined with the 6.6165 mills the county has collected since 2014 would be a combined 7.1165 mills.
If authorized, the 0.5 mill ad valorem tax must be placed on the ballot for voter approval every 10 years.
This resolution reflects Council’s support for adding the item to the November ballot without making a statement of support for the item itself.
PRIOR ACTION:
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FUNDING:
N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None for this action
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Proposed Resolution No. 2020-17
2) Pensacola City Council Presentation Handout 06 07 2020
3) FAQ Formatted (8)
4) Representative List of Escambia Children Council Supporters 06 07 2020
PRESENTATION: No