HomeMy WebLinkAbout651-12 Projects for Penny for Pasco RESOLUTION NO. 651-12
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY , OF ZEPHYRHILLS, FLORIDA,
IDENTIFYING THOSE PUBLIC FACILITY PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED
BY THE GOVERNMENT INFRASTRUCTURE SALES SURTAX OF ONE
CENT
WHEREAS, Section 212.055(2), Florida Statutes, the "Local Government"Infrastructure Surta
Act," authorizes the Board of County Commissioners of Pasco County to impose a loca
government infrastructure surtax (of up to one per cent (1%) upon transactions occurring withi
Pasco County that are taxable under Chapter 212, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, monies received from the local government infrastructure surtax authorized b
Section 212.055(2), Florida Statutes, shall be utilized to acquire land, fmance, plan,- an
construct infrastructure and to acquire land for .conservation and the 'protection of'natura
resources to benefit its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the proceeds of the surtax shall be distributed in accordance with an Interloca
Agreement between Pasco County, the six municipalities, and the School District; and
WHEREAS, a description of the proposed projects which may be funded by the City o
Zephyrhills distribution of the sales surtax is set forth in this Resolution.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Zephyrhills
Florida, as follows:
Section 1. Interlocal Agreement.
Pursuant to the provisions of Florida law, the City has entered into an Interlocal Agreement fo
distribution of the surtax revenues. That Agreement provides that no later than January 1, 2015 .
the parties to this Interlocal Agreement shall each adopt by Resolution a brief general descriptio
of projects which may be funded from the proceeds of the surtax for the period of the tax fro
January 1, 2015,through December 31, 2024.
Section 2. Use of Surtax Proceeds.
The surtax proceeds may be used by the City of Zephyrhills for the following proposed purpose
or projects:
1. Transportation infrastructure which, for the purpose of this Resolution, means any fixe
capital expenditure or fixed capital outlay associated with the construction
reconstruction, or improvement of roads, sidewalks, bike/pedestrian trails, parking, an
transportation facilities, and any land acquisition, land improvement, design, permitting
and engineering costs related thereto.
2. Public drainage and water quality infrastructure designed to protect and improve th
City's natural resources.
3. Acquisition of public safety communications equipment; public safety vehicles for us
by the Police or Fire Department; or any other vehicles and such equipment necessary t
outfit said vehicles for official use.
4. Other public buildings and facilities infrastructure which, for the purpose of thi
Resolution, means any fixed capital expenditure or fixed capital outlay associated wit
the construction, reconstruction, or improvement of public facilities and any lan
acquisition, land improvement, design,permitting, and engineering costs related thereto.
5. Costs incurred for the financing, planning, design, engineering, construction
reconstruction, or improvement of public facilities, including the acquisition of right o
way or land necessary for such public facilities.
6. Economic Development infrastructure projects which may include but not be limited to
utilities construction,reconstruction, extension,relocation,to include design, permitting,
and engineering cost related thereto
7. Specific projects shall be approved as a part of the public hearings for the adoption of the
City's annual budget and Capital Improvement Plan. Amendments to the same shall only
be made as a part of a noticed public hearing.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Zephyrhills, Florida,this 14th day of May, 2012.
ATTEST: c V
Linda . Boan,city Clerk Ke eth V. Compt n Co cil President
Steven P. Van Gorden, Mayor
Approved as to legal form and legal content
for the sole reliance for the City of Zephyrhills
By:
oseph A. Poblick
City Attorney