HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2024-15 Approving Assessment RollsRESOLUTION N0.2024-IS
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA, APPROVING ASSESSMENT ROLLS FOR
VARIOUS ASSESSMENT AREAS ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO
ORDINANCE NO. 98404; ESTABLISHING THE LIEN ASSOCIATED
THEREWITH; DIRECTING THAT THE ASSESSMENT ROLLS BE
CERTIFIED TO THE SEMINOLE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR;
PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF PRIOR INCONSISTENT
RESOLUTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs (the "Commission")
enacted Ordinance No. 98-704 on July 27, 1998 (the "Ordinance"), to provide for the creation of
assessment areas and authorize the imposition of special assessments to fund the construction and
maintenance of local improvements to serve the property located therein; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to this Ordinance, the Commission created and imposed special
assessments within the Tuscawilla Improvement Area on August 9, 1999, the Tuscawilla Service
Area on August 9, 1999, the Oak Forest Assessment Area on May 10, 2000, the Tuscawilla (Phase
II) Assessment Area on November 14, 2005, and the Tuscawilla (Phase III) Assessment Area on
August 12, 2013; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. 98-704, the Commission is
required to adopt an "Annual Assessment Resolution" during its budget process for each fiscal
year to approve the assessment roll for such fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the Commission deems that this Resolution is in the best interests of the
public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City of Winter Springs, Florida
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA9 AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. RECITALS. The above recitals are deemed true and correct and are
hereby made a specific part of this Resolution.
SECTION 2. AUTHORITY. This Resolution is adopted pursuant to this Ordinance,
Chapter 166, Florida Statutes, and all other applicable provisions of law.
SECTION 3. DEFINITIONS. All capitalized terms in this Resolution shall have the
meanings defined in the Ordinance and the implementing Resolutions adopted pursuant thereto.
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SECTION 4. APPROVAL OF ASSESSMENT ROLLS. Pursuant to Section 197.36325
Florida Statutes, each of the following assessment rolls shall be certified to the Seminole County
Tax Collector prior to September 15, 2024, along with any necessary changes subsequent to the
date hereof permitted under Sections 3.12 and 4.12 of the Ordinance and the Uniform Assessment
Collection Act.
A. Tuscawilla Improvement Area. The non -ad valorem assessment roll on file with the
City Cleric for the Tuscawilla Improvement Area is hereby approved, such roll
setting the annual rate of $36.00 per Equivalent Residential Unit (reflecting no
change compared to the prior year amount and $7.00 less than the maximum rate
of $43.00 previously authorized by the City.
B. Tuscawilla Maintenance Assessment Area. The non -ad valorem assessment roll on
file with the City Cleric for the Tuscawilla Maintenance Assessment Area is hereby
approved, such roll setting the annual rate of $128.00 per Equivalent Residential
Unit (reflecting no change compared to the prior year amount and being equal to
the maximum rate of $128.00 previously authorized by the City).
C. Oak Forest Assessment Area (Maintenancel. The non -ad valorem assessment roll
on file with the City Cleric for the Oalc Forest Assessment Area (Maintenance) is
hereby approved, such roll setting the annual rate of $60.00 per Benefit Unit
(reflecting no change from the prior year amount and $3.00 less than the maximum
rate of $63.00 previously authorized by the City).
D. Tuscawilla Phase III Assessment Area (Cavitall. The non -ad valorem assessment
roll on We with the City Cleric for the Tuscawilla (Phase III) Assessment Area
(Capital) is hereby approved, such roll setting the annual rate of $88.00 per
Beneficial Unit (reflecting no change compared to the prior year amount and
being equal to the maximum rate of $88.00 previously authorized by the City).
E. Tuscawilla Phase III Assessment Area (Maintenance 1. The non -ad valorem
assessment roll on file with the City Cleric for the Tuscawilla (Phase III) Assessment
Area (Maintenance) is hereby approved, such roll setting the annual rate of $87.00
per Benefit Unit (reflecting no change compared to the prior year amount and
compared to the maximum rate of $87.00 previously authorized by the City).
SECTION 5. ASSESSMENT LIENS. Special assessments imposed within the
assessment areas listed on the rolls described in Section 4 hereof shall constitute a lien against
assessed property equal in rank and dignity with the liens of all state, county, district, or municipal
taxes and other non -ad valorem assessments. Except as otherwise provided by law, such lien shall
be superior in dignity to all other liens, titles, and claims, until the ad valorem tax bill for such year
is otherwise paid in full pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act. The lien shall be
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deemed perfected upon adoption of this Resolution and shall attach to the property included on the
assessment roll as of January 1, 2024, the lien date for ad valorem taxes.
SECTION 6. CONFLICTS. All prior resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 7. SEVERABILITY. If any clause, section, or other part or application of
this Resolution is held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid in
part or application, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of this
Resolution.
SECTION 8. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its passage and adoption.
RESOLVED BY the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, in a Regular
meeting assemble day of August, 2024.
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND
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Anthony A. Garganese, City Attorney
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Kevin McCann, Mayor
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CERTIFICATE TO
NON -AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL
DR-408A
N. 02/91
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the Chairman of the Board, or authorized
agent of City of Winter Springs , located in Seminole County,
Florida; as such, I have satisfied myself that all property included or includable on the
Non -Ad Valorem Assessment Roll for the aforesaid county is properly assessed so far
as I have been able to ascertain; and that all required extensions on the above
described roll to show the non -ad valorem assessments attributable to the property
listed therein have been made pursuant to law.
further certify that, upon completion of this certificate and the attachment of same to
the herein described Non - Ad Valorem Assessment Roll as part thereof, said Non - Ad
Valorem Assessment Roll will be delivered to the Tax Collector of this county.
In witness whereof, I have subscribed this certificate and caused the same to be
attached to and made a part of the above described Non -Ad Valorem Assessment Roll
this the 12th day of August 2024
year
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Chairm
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of the Board or authorized agent
Winter Springs
Name of local government
Seminole County, Florida
CERTIFICATE
TO
NON -AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL
I HEREBY CERTIFY that, I am the Chair of the City Commission, or authorized
agent of the City of Winter Springs, Florida (the "City"); as such I have satisfied myself
that all property included or includable on the Tuscawilla Service and Improvement
Areas Non -Ad Valorem Assessment Roll (the "Non -Ad Valorem Assessment Roll")
for the City is properly assessed so far as I have been able to ascertain; and that all
required extensions on the above described roll to show the non -ad valorem
assessments attributable to the property listed therein have been made pursuant to law.
I FURTHER CERTIFY that, in accordance with the Uniform Assessment
Collection Act, this certificate and the herein described Non -Ad Valorem Assessment
Roll will be delivered to the Seminole County Tax Collector by September 15, 2024.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have subscribed this certificate and directed the
same to be delivered to the Seminole County Tax Collector and made part of the above
described Non -Ad Valorem Assessment Roll this the 12th day of August, 2024.
Tuscawilla Service and Improvement Assessment Area
Total
Phase I Improvement Assessment
Total Parcels
41200
Phase I Improvement Total Annual Assessment
$144,432000
Maintenance Assessment
Total Parcels
4,617
Total Maintenance Annual Assessment
$563,942.40
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
Mayor
CERTIFICATE
TO
NON -AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL
I HEREBY CERTIFY that, I am the Chair of the City Commission, or authorized
agent of the City of Winter Springs, Florida (the "City"); as such I have satisfied myself
that all property included or includable on the Oak Forest Assessment Area Non -Ad
Valorem Assessment Roll (the "Non -Ad Valorem Assessment Roll") for the City is
properly assessed so far as I have been able to ascertain; and that all required
extensions on the above described roll to show the non -ad valorem assessments
attributable to the property listed therein have been made pursuant to law.
I FURTHER CERTIFY that, in accordance with the Uniform Assessment
Collection Act, this certificate and the herein described Non -Ad Valorem Assessment
Roll will be delivered to the Seminole County Tax Collector by September 15, 2024.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have subscribed this certificate and directed the
same to be delivered to the Seminole County Tax Collector and made part of the above
described Non -Ad Valorem Assessment Roll this the 12th day of August, 2024.
Oak Forest Assessment Area
Total
Maintenance Assessment
Total Parcels
936
Total Annual Assessment
$58,047000
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
Mayor
CERTIFICATE
TO
NON -AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL
I HEREBY CERTIFY that, I am the Chair of the City Commission, or authorized
agent of the City of Winter Springs, Florida (the "City"); as such I have satisfied myself
that all property included or includable on the Tuscawilla Units 12/12A Service and
Improvement Areas Non -Ad Valorem Assessment Roll (the "Non -Ad Valorem
Assessment Roll") for the City is properly assessed so far as I have been able to
ascertain; and that all required extensions on the above described roll to show the non -
ad valorem assessments attributable to the property listed therein have been made
pursuant to law.
I FURTHER CERTIFY that, in accordance with the Uniform Assessment
Collection Act, this certificate and the herein described Non -Ad Valorem Assessment
Roll will be delivered to the Seminole County Tax Collector by September 15, 2024.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have subscribed this certificate and directed the
same to be delivered to the Seminole County Tax Collector and made part of the above
described Non -Ad Valorem Assessment Roll this the 12th day of August, 2024.
Tuscawilla Units 12/12A
Service and Improvement Assessment Area
Total
Units
12/12A
Improvement
Assessment
Total
Parcels
67
Units
12/12A
Improvement
Total Annual Assessment
$6,142040
Units
12/12A
Maintenance
Assessment
Total
Parcels
86
Units
12/12A
Maintenance
Total Annual Assessment
$7,812060
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
Mayor