H*3056(Rat #0141, Act #0218 of 1983)  General Bill, By  House Delegations
 A Bill by the Charleston Delegation 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 operating
 expenses for the fiscal year 1983-84.

   05/06/83  House  Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar
                     without reference HJ-2634
   05/09/83  House  Read second time HJ-2732
   05/10/83  House  Read third time and sent to Senate HJ-2743
   05/11/83  Senate  Intd. & placed on loc. & uncontested cal. w/o
                     referenc SJ-1328
   05/17/83  Senate Read second time SJ-1371
   05/19/83  Senate Amended SJ-1406
   05/19/83  Senate  Read third time SJ-1406
   05/19/83  Senate Returned SJ-1406
   05/24/83  House  Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled HJ-3014
   05/31/83         Ratified R 141
   06/02/83         Vetoed by Governor
   06/02/83  House  Veto overridden by originating body Yeas-22 
                     Nays-0 HJ-3494
   06/02/83  Senate Veto overridden Yeas-046  Nays-000 SJ-1839
   06/02/83         Effective date 06/02/83
   06/02/83         Act No. 218
   06/21/83         Copies available

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 OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1983-84.

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

Auditor shall levy necessary millage

SECTION 1. Section 1 of Act 1602 of 1972, as last amended by Act 522 of 1982, is further amended to read:

"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, 1983, and ending June 30, 1984, at least a total of five hundred twenty-four thousand, two hundred fifty-four dollars 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 up to five hundred eighty-two thousand, two hundred fifty-four dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1983, and ending June 30, 1984. 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 for St. Pauls Fire District

SECTION 2. Section 3 of Act 1602 of 1972, as last amended by Act 522 of 1982, is further amended to read:

"Section 3. 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, 1983, and ending June 30, 1984, at least a total of ninety-five thousand, six hundred thirty-nine dollars 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 up to one hundred six thousand, one hundred thirty-nine dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1983, and ending June 30, 1984. 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."

Levy for North Charleston District

SECTION 3. Section 7 of Act 1602 of 1972, as last amended by Act 522 of 1982, is further amended to read:

"Section 7. 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, 1983, and ending June 30, 1984, at least a total of two million, eighty-three thousand, one hundred sixty-one dollars 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 two million, six hundred fifty-one thousand, three hundred forty-eight dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1983, and ending June 30, 1984, 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."

Levy for St. Andrews Parks and Playground Commission

SECTION 4. Section 8 of Act 1602 of 1972, as last amended by Act 522 of 1982, is further amended to read:

"Section 8. 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, 1983, and ending June 30, 1984, at least a total of four hundred ten thousand, eight hundred dollars 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 up to four hundred ten thousand, eight hundred dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1983, and ending June 30, 1984. 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 must be carried over to the account of the commission, must remain unexpended, and must be applied to the following year's appropriation."

Levy for St. Andrews Public Service District

SECTION 5. Section 5 of Act 1602 of 1972, as last amended by Act 522 of 1982, is further amended to read:

"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, 1983, and ending June 30, 1984, at least a total of one million, two hundred twenty-seven thousand, one hundred sixty dollars 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 up to one million, seven hundred thirty-four thousand, two hundred thirty-one dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1983, and ending June 30, 1984. 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 6. This act shall take effect upon approval by the Governor.