Sarasota County Schools
Agenda Item #9
Title
AUTHORIZATION TO CONTEST NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS
Description
Earlier this year the City of North Port amended its ordinances to impose non-ad valorem assessments on properties previously exempted, including public school parcels. The bills for all North Port school properties total over $445,000 for 2008. The school district believes it is exempt or immune from such assessments.
Recommendation
That the School Board authorize the general counsel to take all necessary actions, including the filing of a lawsuit, to contest the non-ad valorem assessments imposed by the City of North Port or any other local governmental unit on property owned by the School Board.
Contact
LEMPE AND MARSH
Financial Impact
N/A