South Carolina General Assembly
108th Session, 1989-1990

Bill 3964


                    Current Status

Bill Number:               3964
Ratification Number:       126
Act Number                 273
Introducing Body:          House
Subject:                   To provide for the tax millage to be
                           levied in Charleston County for fiscal year
                           1989-90
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(A273, R126, H3964)

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE TAX MILLAGE TO BE LEVIED IN CHARLESTON COUNTY FOR FISCAL YEAR 1989-90 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 1989-90.

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

Millage and budget for St. Johns Fire District

SECTION 1. 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, 1989, and ending June 30, 1990, at least a total of two million, three hundred fifty-one thousand, seven hundred seventy-five dollars for operating expenses for the district during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1989, and ending June 30, 1990. In addition to this sum, the district may spend other sources of revenue such as back taxes, carry-over, and other funds generated for a total operating budget of three million, ninety-seven thousand, nine hundred eight dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1989, and ending June 30, 1990. Any other revenue or back taxes received by the treasurer in excess of this amount must be carried over to the account of the district and remain unexpended.

Millage and budget for St. Pauls Fire District

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, 1989, and ending June 30, 1990, at least a total of seven hundred fifty-three thousand, four hundred forty-eight dollars for operating expenses for the district. Any other revenue or back taxes received by the treasurer in excess of this amount must be carried over to the account of the district and remain unexpended.

Millage and budget for St. Andrews Park and Playground Commission

SECTION 3. The auditor of Charleston County shall levy for the St. Andrews Park and Playground Commission the millage to the nearest one-tenth mill necessary for the treasurer to collect during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1989, and ending June 30, 1990, at least a total of six hundred eleven thousand, five hundred sixty-six dollars for operating expenses for the commission. In addition to this sum, the commission may spend other sources of revenue such as back taxes, carry-over, and other funds generated for a total operating budget of one million, four hundred eighty-three thousand, eight hundred twelve dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1989, and ending June 30, 1990. The commission is also authorized to expend any user or registration funds generated from programs or facilities purchased through the sale of approved general obligation bonds. 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.

Millage and budget for St. Andrews Public Service District

SECTION 4. 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, 1989, and ending June 30, 1990, at least a total of two million, three hundred two thousand, six hundred sixty-three dollars for operating expenses for the district. In addition to this sum, the district may spend other sources of revenue such as back taxes, carry-over, and other funds generated for a total operating budget of two million, seven hundred eighty-three thousand, six hundred sixty-six dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1989, and ending June 30, 1990. 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.

Millage and budget for Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission

SECTION 5. The auditor of Charleston County shall levy for the Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission the millage to the nearest one-tenth mill necessary for the treasurer to collect during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1989, and ending June 30, 1990, at least a total of three million, six hundred ninety-four thousand, five hundred eighty-eight dollars for operating expenses for the commission. In addition to this sum, the commission may spend other sources of revenue, such as back taxes, carry-over, and other funds generated for a total operating budget of four million, eight hundred ninety three thousand, three hundred twenty-one dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1989, and ending June 30, 1990. 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.

Millage and budget for Berkeley-Charleston-

Dorchester Technical Education Center

SECTION 6. The auditor of Charleston County shall levy for the Berkeley-Charleston-

Dorchester Technical Education Center millage to the nearest one-tenth mill necessary for the treasurer to collect during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1989, and ending June 30, 1990, at least a total of one million, five hundred fifteen thousand, nine hundred thirty-nine dollars 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.

Millage and budget for James Island Public Service District

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, 1989, and ending June 30, 1990, at least a total of two million, two hundred seventy-eight thousand, six hundred sixty-five dollars for operating expenses for the district. In addition to this sum, the district may spend other sources of revenue, such as back taxes, carry-over, and other funds generated for a total operating budget of two million, three hundred forty-eight thousand, six hundred sixty-five dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1989, and ending June 30, 1990. 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.

Millage and budget for North Charleston District

SECTION 8. 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, 1989, and ending June 30, 1990, at least a total of one million, six hundred forty thousand dollars for operating expenses for the district. In addition to this sum the district may spend other sources of revenue such as back taxes, carry-over, and other funds generated for a total operating budget of two million, four hundred fifty-seven thousand, six hundred four dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1989, and ending June 30, 1990, 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. The district is authorized to carry over the sum of seventy-four thousand, four hundred ninety-one dollars in capital replacement funds. Any expenditures from this fund in excess of ten thousand dollars must be approved by the Charleston County Legislative Delegation.

Millage and budget for Cooper River Park and Playground Commission

SECTION 9. The auditor of Charleston County shall levy for the Cooper River Park and Playground Commission the millage to the nearest one-tenth mill necessary for the treasurer to collect during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1989, and ending June 30, 1990, at least a total of five hundred thirty-four thousand, seven hundred eighty-three dollars for operating expenses for the commission. In addition to this sum, the commission may spend other sources of revenue, such as back taxes, carry-over, and funds generated for a total operating budget of eight hundred sixty-two thousand, ninety-three dollars, during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1989, and ending June 30, 1990. 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 takes effect upon approval by the Governor.