South Carolina General Assembly
106th Session, 1985-1986

Bill 3031

                    Current Status

Bill Number:               3031
Ratification Number:       299
Act Number:                264
Introducing Body:          House
Subject:                        Tax millage to be levied in
                           Charleston County for fiscal year 1985-86
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(A264, R299, H3031)

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE TAX MILLAGE TO BE LEVIED IN CHARLESTON COUNTY FOR FISCAL YEAR 1985-86 FOR CERTAIN LOCAL SUBDIVISIONS, AGENCIES, AND COMMISSIONS OF THE COUNTY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TOTAL OPERATING BUDGETS OF THESE SUBDIVISIONS, AGENCIES, AND COMMISSIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1985-86.

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

Tax levy

SECTION 1. The auditor of Charleston County shall levy for the Cooper River Parks and Playgrounds Commission the millage to the nearest one-tenth mill necessary for the treasurer to collect during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1985, and ending June 30, 1986, at least a total of $571,209 for operating expenses for the commission. In addition to this sum, the Commission may spend other sources of revenue, such as back taxes, for a total operating budget of $749,993 during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1985, and ending June 30, 1986. Any other revenue or back taxes received by the treasurer in excess of this limitation must be carried over to the account of the Commission and remain unexpended.

Tax levy

SECTION 2. The auditor of Charleston County shall levy for the St. Pauls Fire District the millage to the nearest one-tenth mill necessary for the treasurer to collect during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1985, and ending June 30, 1986, at least a total of $291,387 for operating expenses for the district. In addition to this sum, the District may spend other sources of revenue, such as back taxes, for a total operating budget of $291,387 during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1985, and ending June 30, 1986. Any other revenue or back taxes received by the treasurer in excess of this limitation must be carried over to the account of the District and remain unexpended.

Tax levy

SECTION 3. The auditor of Charleston County shall levy for the North Charleston District the millage to the nearest one-tenth mill necessary for the treasurer to collect during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1985, and ending June 30, 1986, at least a total of $1,856,746 for operating expenses for the district. In addition to this sum, the District may spend other sources of revenue, such as back taxes, for a total operating budget of $2,998,622 during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1985, and ending June 30, 1986, excluding sewer operations. Any other revenue or back taxes received by the treasurer in excess of this limitation must be carried over to the account of the District and remain unexpended.

Tax levy

SECTION 4. The auditor of Charleston County shall levy for the St. Andrews Parks and Playground Commission the millage to the nearest one-tenth mill necessary for the treasurer to collect during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1985, and ending June 30, 1986, at least a total of $456,350 for operating expenses for the commission. In addition to this sum, the Commission may spend other sources of revenue, such as back taxes, for a total operating budget of $456,350 during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1985, and ending June 30, 1986. Any other revenue or back taxes received by the treasurer in excess of this limitation must be carried over to the account of the Commission and remain unexpended.

Tax levy

SECTION 5. The auditor of Charleston County shall levy for the St. Andrews Public Service District the millage to the nearest one-tenth mill necessary for the treasurer to collect during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1985, and ending June 30, 1986, at least a total of $1,633,892 for operating expenses for the district. In addition to this sum, the District may spend other sources of revenue, such as back taxes, for a total operating budget of $1,962,892 during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1985, and ending June 30, 1986. Any other revenue or back taxes received by the treasurer in excess of this limitation must be carried over to the account of the District and remain unexpended.

Tax levy

SECTION 6. The auditor of Charleston County shall levy for the St. Johns Fire District the millage to the nearest one-tenth mill necessary for the treasurer to collect during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1985, and ending June 30, 1986, at least a total of $1,451,500 for operating expenses for the district. In addition to this sum, the District may spend other sources of revenue, such as back taxes, for a total operating budget of $1,721,500 during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1985, and ending June 30, 1986. Any other revenue or back taxes received by the treasurer in excess of this limitation must be carried over to the account of the District and remain unexpended.

Tax levy

SECTION 7. The auditor of Charleston County shall levy for the James Island Public Service District the millage to the nearest one-tenth mill necessary for the treasurer to collect during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1985, and ending June 30, 1986, at least a total of $1,707,000 for operating expenses for the district. In addition to this sum, the District may spend other sources of revenue, such as back taxes, for a total operating budget of $1,886,000 during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1985, and ending June 30, 1986. Any other revenue or back taxes received by the treasurer in excess of this limitation must be carried over to the account of the District and remain unexpended.

Tax levy

SECTION 8. The auditor of Charleston County shall levy for the Berkeley-CharlestonDorchester Technical Education Center millage to the nearest one-tenth mill necessary for the treasurer to collect during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1985, and ending June 30, 1986, at least a total of $1,118,759 for Charleston County's share of the operating expenses for the center. The Area Commission for the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Technical Education Center has sole authority to expend the funds collected.

Tax levy

SECTION 9. The auditor of Charleston County shall levy for the Charleston County Parks, Recreation and Tourist Commission the millage to the nearest one-tenth mill necessary for the treasurer to collect during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1985, and ending June 30, 1986, at least a total of $1,907,700 for operating expenses for the Commission. In addition to this sum, the Commission may spend other sources of revenue, such as back taxes, for a total operating budget of $1,907,700 during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1985, and ending June 30, 1986. Any other revenue or back taxes received by the treasurer in excess of this limitation must be carried over to the account of the Commission and remain unexpended.

Time effective

SECTION 10. This act shall take effect upon approval by the Governor.