Bill 3941

                    Current Status

Bill Number:               3941
Ratification Number:       494
Act Number                 522
Introducing Body:          House
Subject:                   Relating to the operating expenses of
                           certain political subdivisions, agencies and
                           commissions in Charleston County

(A522, R494, H3941)

AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 1602 OF 1972, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OPERATING EXPENSES OF CERTAIN POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, AGENCIES AND COMMISSIONS IN CHARLESTON COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SUCH OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1982-83.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

Auditor shall levy millage

Section 1. Section 1 of Act 1602 of 1972, as last amended by Act 230 of 1981, is further amended to read:

"Section 1. The auditor of Charleston County shall levy for the Cooper River Parks and Playgrounds Commission such millage to the nearest one-tenth mill necessary for the treasurer to collect during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1982, and ending June 30, 1983, at least a total of four hundred forty-four thousand, two hundred sixty-two dollars for operating expenses for the commission. In addition to this sum, the commission is empowered to spend other sources of revenue such as back taxes for a total operating budget of up to five hundred thirty thousand, two hundred sixty-two dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1982, and ending June 30, 1983. Any other revenue or back taxes received by the treasurer in excess of this limitation shall be carried over to the account of the commission and remain unexpended."

Further

Section 2. Section 2 of Act 1602 of 1972, as last amended by Act 230 of 1981, is further amended to read:

"Section 2. The auditor of Charleston County shall levy for the St. Johns Fire District such millage to the nearest one-tenth mill necessary for the treasurer to collect during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1982, and ending June 30, 1983, at least a total of eight hundred three thousand, eight hundred eighty-nine dollars for operating expenses for the district. In addition to this sum, the district is empowered to spend other sources of revenue such as back taxes for a total operating budget of up to eight hundred three thousand, eight hundred eighty-nine dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1982, and ending June 30, 1983. Any other revenue or back taxes received by the treasurer in excess of this limitation shall be carried over to the account of the district and remain unexpended."

Further

Section 3. Section 3 of Act 1602 of 1972, as last amended by Act 230 of 1981, is further amended to read:

"Section 3. The auditor of Charleston County shall levy for the St. Pauls Fire District such millage to the nearest one-tenth mill necessary for the treasurer to collect during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1982, and ending June 30, 1983, at least a total of fifty-seven thousand, five hundred thirty-five dollars for operating expenses for the district. In addition to this sum, the district is empowered to spend other sources of revenue such as back taxes for a total operating budget of up to fifty-seven thousand, five hundred thirty-five dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1982, and ending June 30, 1983. Any other revenue or back taxes received by the treasurer in excess of this limitation shall be carried over to the account of the district and remain unexpended."

Further

Section 4. Section 4 of Act 1602 of 1972, as last amended by Act 230 of 1981, is further amended to read:

"Section 4. The auditor of Charleston County shall levy for the James Island Public Service District such millage to the nearest one-tenth mill necessary for the treasurer to collect during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1982, and ending June 30, 1983, at least a total of one million, four hundred fourteen thousand dollars for operating expenses for the district. In addition to this sum, the district is empowered to spend other sources of revenue such as back taxes for a total operating budget of up to one million, five hundred seventy thousand dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1982, and ending June 30, 1983. Any other revenue or back taxes received by the treasurer in excess of this limitation shall be carried over to the account of the district and remain unexpended."

Further

Section 5. Section 7 of Act 1602 of 1972, as last amended by Act 230 of 1981, is further amended to read:

"Section 7. The auditor of Charleston County shall levy for the North Charleston District such millage to the nearest one-tenth mill necessary for the treasurer to collect during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1982, and ending June 30, 1983, at least a total of two million, eight thousand, one hundred fifty-five dollars for operating expenses for the district. In addition to this sum, the district is empowered to spend other sources of revenue, such as back taxes, for a total operating budget of two million, six hundred thirty-four thousand, three hundred thirty-nine dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1982, and ending June 30, 1983, excluding sewer operations. Any other revenue or back taxes received by the treasurer in excess of this limitation shall be carried over to the account of the district and remain unexpended." Further

Section 6. Section 8 of Act 1602 of 1972, as last amended, Act 230 of 1981, is further amended to read:

"Section 8. The auditor of Charleston County shall levy for the St. Andrews Parks and Playgrounds Commission such millage to the nearest one-tenth mill necessary for the treasurer to collect during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1982, and ending June 30, 1983, at least a total of three hundred eighty-three thousand, seven hundred eighty dollars for operating expenses for the commission. In addition to this sum, the commission is empowered to spend other sources of revenue such as basic taxes for a total operating budget of up to three hundred eighty-three thousand, seven hundred eighty dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1982, and ending June 30, 1983. Any other revenue, back taxes, or monies of any kind whatsoever received by the treasurer or the commission in excess of the limitation as hereinabove provided shall be carried over to the account of the commission, shall remain unexpended, and shall be applied to the following year's appropriation."

Further

Section 7. Section 5 of Act 1602 of 1972, as last amended by 1981, is further amended to read:

"Section 5. The auditor of Charleston County shall levy for the St. Andrews Public Service District such millage to the nearest one-tenth mill necessary for the treasurer to collect during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1982, and ending June 30, 1983, at least a total of one million, three hundred thirty thousand, two hundred fifty dollars for operating expenses for the district. In addition to this sum, the district is empowered to spend other sources of revenue such as back taxes for a total operating budget of up to one million, six hundred two thousand, five hundred ninety-six dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1982, and ending June 30, 1983. Any other revenue or back taxes received by the treasurer in excess of this limitation shall be carried over to the account of commission and remain unexpended."

Time effective

Section 8. This act shall take effect upon the approval by the Governor.