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State: Century’s Public Notice Of A Tax Increase Violated State Law
October 30, 2019
Century’s public notice of a tax increase last month violated state law according to the Florida Department of Revenue, forcing the town to try again.
In September, the town council approved a millage rate of .9204, which is about 10% greater than the rolled-back rate of .8361.
The levy of property taxes in Florida is governed by the Truth In Millage (TRIM) Act that dictates numerous steps that must be strictly followed. Improper steps can result in all state revenue being withheld for the fiscal year.
After NorthEscambia.com became aware of several possible violations of the TRIM statutes, we reached out to Interim City Manager Buz Eddy with the concerns. Town staff contacted the Florida Department of Revenue which has determined the notice did in fact violate state law.
The town will redo a public hearing to consider the tax increase on Monday, November 4 at 6:31 p.m. — over a month after the new fiscal year and budget started on October 1.
Pictured: Century council members Ann Brooks (left) and Sandra McMurray-Jackson await the arrival of councilman Luis Gomez in order to conduct a budget hearing September 23. Gomez was running only about threes minutes late, and the council proceeded with three of five members at the table. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
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17 Responses to “State: Century’s Public Notice Of A Tax Increase Violated State Law”
I love David’s comment: ”they are in these positions because you voted them in. “
Just like Washington D.C. – most of them have been there lying, cheating and manipulating year after year because we vote them in over and over again.
Is the town council still giving out loans, and if so can I get one and dont let the public know about it
You folks need to go ahead and five the town over to some people who arent gonna steal from it you council members have finally killed century congrats
At least the board members got their personal loans from the city. They are not that stupid!!!
Try and Try again. Take up the slack Buzz and get it right. Just saying .
“Did they just wake up one day and become ignorant of procedures”
No I’m confident the ignorance has been going on for awhile. But then again, ignorance is said to be bliss, so at least they will be very happy.
I want to know WHY all these problems have been happening in the last couple years? What about previous years? Some of these admin people have been there for YEARS! Did they just wake up one day and become ignorant of procedures?
Just remember folks, you voted these people into office.
Looks to me that Century needs to hire a new attorney, because the one they have may not know enough about the laws of Fl. Looks like each time Century dose anything it’s wrong
Looks like William could do a better job as interim city manager. Buz is repeating the mistakes that he was hired to correct.
William… are the Council member payed positions?
They are in their position because YOU VOTED THEM IN
That means your opinions of anything knowledgeable on any subject is just as bad as what you monkeys continually gripe about
They are a representative of each person being they were voted in by you
So..tell us…who is really the problem in Century
And let me know on this forum by whining and complaining
why can’t we redo the town council ???????????
How exactly do they hold these positions and cant run our town or follow proper procedure. When does their screw up finally cost them their job. #timetopurgecenturycounsel
Really? Imagine that!!
lol, the city officials won’t like that. they like to do their dirty work in the dark like roaches. now the public MAY show up and express their anger.
Century is not getting its money’s worth with good ol’ Buz. Any mistakes under his direction, which cause do over costs should be deducted by the town from his consulting fees to cover them.
I did not see that one coming. And up to this point everyone has done such a fine job of running the town…
Incompetent and corrupt Mayor and town council!!!