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Read. Follow. Verify.Key Biscayne Budget and Tax Rate Hearing: September 25, 2018
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What This Bill Does
The Key Biscayne Village Council finalized the village budget and property tax rate for the 2018-2019 . The council set the final at 3.1 mills and approved a five-year capital improvement plan after extensive debate and several amendments to departmental budgets.
Property owners in Key Biscayne will pay a tax rate of 3.1 mills ($3.10 per $1,000 of assessed value) for the 2018-2019 , which represents a 2.66% increase over the .
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Key Biscayne Property Owners
They are subject to the finalized millage rate of 3.1 mills for the upcoming fiscal year.
Village Departments
Various departments, including Parks, Public Works, and the Clerk's office, received budget adjustments and reallocations.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceRoll-Call Votes
6 motions voted on at this meeting · extracted from the official minutes
#1: (motion not recorded)
passed#4: (motion not recorded)
passed#5: (motion not recorded)
passed#6: (motion not recorded)
passed9: (motion not recorded)
presented_no_actionsegment:1: approve the minutes of the February 13 2018 Regular Council Meeting The motion seconded Vice Mayor Caplan and approved by a 7 0 voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers de la Cruz Gross McCormick Moss Petros Vice Mayor Caplan and Mayor Lindsay voting Yes
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Discoveries
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Fiscal Policy Adjustment
The council moved to increase the millage rate to 3.1 mills, which is 2.66% above the rolled-back rate, specifically to fund capital projects.
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