HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_22-23_9/14/2023RESOLUTION 22-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE
OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE
EXTENSION AND CONTINUATION OF THE PALM BEACH
COUNTY ONE -CENT SALES SURTAX TO FUND LOCAL
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2036;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, in November 2016, the voters of Palm Beach County approved an increase to the
local sales tax from 6 cents per dollar to 7 cents per dollar; and
WHEREAS, the one -cent sales surtax increase became effective on January 1, 2017, and will
automatically sunset upon the earlier occurrence of either December 31, 2026, or the generation of $2.7
billion in total revenue; and
WHEREAS, the generated one -cent sales surtax revenue is divided between the School District
of Palm Beach County (50%), Palm Beach County (30%), and the 39 Palm Beach County municipalities
(20% shared amongst them); and
WHEREAS, the generated one -cent sales surtax revenue may only be utilized for infrastructure
projects such as roads, sidewalks, bridges, schools, parks, and government buildings and facilities; and
WHEREAS, infrastructure projects provide access to clean water, electricity,
transportation, and other essential services, which directly impact the health and well-being of
individuals, families, and the wider community; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta has received one -cent sales surtax revenue in the
amount of $3,028,415.00 since January 1, 2017, which has allowed the Village to improve its
infrastructure facilities and simultaneously maintain a lower property tax millage rate; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta recognizes the direct and beneficial impact the one -cent
sales surtax revenue for infrastructure projects has provided to Tequesta residents, as well as the
schools of Palm Beach County and the surrounding communities; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta supports a collaboration with the School District of Palm
Beach County, Palm Beach County, and the other municipalities of Palm Beach County to extend and
continue the one -cent sales surtax revenue for infrastructure projects beyond its current automatic
sunset deadlines; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta specifically supports seeking voter approval to continue the
one -cent sales surtax revenue for infrastructure projects until December 31, 2036.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated into this
section of this resolution as if fully set forth herein.
Section 2. The Village Council of the Village of Tequesta hereby expresses its support for
seeking voter approval to continue the one -cent sales surtax revenue for infrastructure projects until
December 31, 2036.
Section 3. The Village Manager is directed to forward this Resolution to each of the Palm
Beach County Commissioners with a copy to the Palm Beach County Administrator, the Palm Beach
County League of Cities, and the School District of Palm Beach County.
Section 4. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
RESOLUTION Date
22-23 9/14/2023
Motion Council Member Frank D'Ambra Second Council Member Rick Sartory
Mayor Molly Young
Vice -Mayor Laurie Brandon
Council Member Frank D'Ambra
Council Member Patrick Painter
Council Member Rick Sartory
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The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA:
Molly Young
ATTEST:
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