Proposed Business Assessment Rate for Beach Improvement District (FY 2026)

Original title: Preliminary Rate Resolution for the Beach Business Improvement Assessment Establishing the Estimated Fiscal Year 2026 Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Rate and Authorizing a Public Hearing on September 12, 2025 - (Commission District 2)

Record date · June 30, 2025

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What This Bill Does

This resolution sets the preliminary assessment rate for businesses within the Beach Business Improvement District for the 2026 . It also schedules a public hearing to discuss these rates on September 12, 2025.

Why it matters

Businesses located in Commission District 2 will be subject to a for the 2026 , the specific rate of which will be finalized following a public hearing.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Business owners in Commission District 2

These businesses are subject to the non-ad valorem assessment rates established for the 2026 fiscal year.

Key Facts

The resolution establishes the preliminary non-ad valorem assessment rate for the Beach Business Improvement District for fiscal year 2026.
A public hearing regarding the assessment rate is scheduled for September 12, 2025.
The resolution applies to businesses located within Commission District 2.
The resolution was introduced on April 1, 2025.

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The resolution status is officially marked as PASSED.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a non-ad valorem assessment?

It is a special assessment or fee that is not based on the value of the property (ad valorem), but rather on other factors like the benefit provided to the property or business.

How can I provide input on this rate?

You can attend the public hearing scheduled for September 12, 2025.

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