13-1389 Amending Chapter 78 to Create Article VI - Tax Abatement Program

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED by the City Commission of the City of Casselberry, Florida: SECTION 1. That Chapter 78, Article VI, Tax Abatement Program, of the City of Casselberry Code of Ordinances is hereby added as follows (double underlined indicates additions to the City Code): ARTICLE VI. TAX ABATEMENT PROGRAM. Section 78 -90. Authority and purpose. This article is adopted pursuant to the specific authority of section 196.1995, Florida Statues and referendum approved by the citizens of Casselberry on November 6, 2012. Section 78-91. Legislative findings. Article VII Section 3 of the Constitution of the State of Florida and Section 196.1995 Florida Statutes, enables municipalities to grant economic development ad valorem tax exemptions to certain new businesses and expansions of existing businesses expected to create new jobs, after the electors of the municipality, voting on the question in a referendum, authorize such exemptions. In a referendum held on November 6, 2012, the electors of the City of Casselberry authorized the City Commission to grant economic development ad valorem tax exemptions. Section 78-92. Definitions. The following words, phrases, and terms shall have the meanings set forth below. Except where indicated otherwise, such words, phrases and terms shall have the same meanings attributed to them in the Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code as amended from time to time: Administrator. The City Manager of the City of Casselberry or such other person designated by the City Manager, Applicant. Any person, firm, partnership or corporation who files an Application with the City Commission seeking an exemption. Application. A written application for an Exemption on the form prescribed by the Florida Department of Revenue, together with any supplemental form prescribed by the Administrator and such other certificates, representations, document, data, or additional information requested by the Administrator or the Seminole County Property Appraiser from time to time as may be reasonably necessary or useful for the determinations contemplated by this Ordinance. Authorizing Ordinance. Ordinance 13 -1389. Average Wage in the City. The City of Casselberry average annual wage which may be adjusted from time to time. Brolvnfreld Area An area designated as a Brownfield area pursuant to Section 376.80 Florida Statues. Business. Any activity engaged in by any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other business organization or entity with the object of private or public gain, benefit, or advantage, either direct or in direct. Ordinance 13 -1389 Page 2