H*3119(Rat #0157, Act #0256 of 1987)  General Bill, By  House Delegations
 A Bill by the Charleston Delegation to provide for the tax millage to be
 levied in Charleston County for fiscal year 1987-88 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 1987-88.

   05/07/87  House  Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar
                     without reference HJ-2552
   05/07/87  House  Unanimous consent for second reading on next
                     legislative day HJ-2556
   05/08/87  House  Read second time HJ-2593
   05/12/87  House  Read third time and sent to Senate HJ-2622
   05/14/87  Senate  Intd. & placed on loc. & uncontested cal. w/o
                     referenc SJ-1845
   05/14/87  Senate Unanimous consent for second reading on next
                     legislative day SJ-1845
   05/14/87  Senate Unanimous consent for third reading on next
                     legislative day SJ-1845
   05/15/87  Senate Read second time SJ-1885
   05/18/87  Senate Read third time and enrolled SJ-1929
   05/20/87         Ratified R 157
   05/26/87         Vetoed by Governor
   05/26/87  House  Veto overridden by originating body Yeas-10 
                     Nays-0 HJ-3178
   05/26/87  Senate Veto overridden Yeas-046  Nays-000 SJ-2314
   05/26/87         Effective date 05/26/87
   05/26/87         Act No. 256
   06/11/87         Copies available

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE TAX MILLAGE TO BE LEVIED IN CHARLESTON COUNTY FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987-88 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 1987-88.

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

Levy for Cooper River Park and Playground Commission

SECTION 1. 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, 1987, and ending June 30, 1988, at least a total of six hundred twenty-five thousand, one 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 nine hundred seventeen thousand, nine hundred dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1987, and ending June 30, 1988. 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.

Levy 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, 1987, and ending June 30, 1988, at least a total of five hundred eighty two thousand, eight hundred forty-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, carry-over, and funds generated for a total operating budget of five hundred eighty-two thousand, eight hundred forty-one dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1987, and ending June 30, 1988. 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. 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, 1987, and ending June 30, 1988, at least a total of two million, five hundred sixty-six thousand, six hundred two 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 funds generated for a total operating budget of three million, fifty nine thousand, four hundred sixty-two dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1987, and ending June 30, 1988, 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 one hundred fifty thousand dollars in capital replacement funds. Any expenditures from this fund in excess of ten thousand dollars must be approved by the county legislative delegation.

Levy for St. Andrews Park and Playground Commission

SECTION 4. 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, 1987, and ending June 30, 1988, at least a total of five hundred forty-three thousand, five 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, carry-over, and funds generated for a total operating budget of five hundred sixty-two thousand, five hundred ninety-four dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1987, and ending June 30, 1988. 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.

Levy for St. Andrews Public Service District

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, 1987, and ending June 30, 1988, at least a total of two million, ten thousand, five 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, carry-over, and funds generated for a total operating budget of two million, three hundred sixty-five thousand, one hundred seventy-four dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1987, and ending June 30,

1988. 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. Johns Fire District

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, 1987, and ending June 30, 1988, at least a total of two million, two hundred fifty-one thousand, two hundred seventy-seven 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 funds generated for a total operating budget of two million, two hundred fifty-one thousand, two hundred seventy-seven dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1987, and ending June 30, 1988. 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 James Island Public Service District

SECTION 7. The auditor of Charleston County shall levy for the James Island Public Service District the millage to collect during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1987, and ending June 30, 1988, the millage to the nearest one-tenth mill necessary for the treasurer to collect during the fiscal year a total of one million, nine hundred sixty thousand, five hundred dollars, for operating expenses of the district. In addition, the district may spend other sources of revenue, such as back taxes, carry-over, and funds generated for a total operating budget of two million, fifty-five thousand, five hundred dollars during the fiscal

year beginning July 1, 1987, and ending June 30, 1988. 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 Berkeley - Charleston - Dorchester Technical Education Center

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, 1987, and ending June 30, 1988, at least a total of one million, four hundred one thousand, seven hundred 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.

Levy for Charleston County Parks, Recreation Commission

SECTION 9. The auditor of Charleston County shall levy for the Charleston County Parks, Recreation Commission the millage to the nearest one-tenth mill necessary for the treasurer to collect during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1987, and ending June 30, 1988, at least a total of two million, two hundred eighty-five thousand,

four 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, carry-over, and funds generated for a total operating budget of three million eighty-four thousand one hundred seventy-

five dollars, during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1987, and ending June 30, 1988. 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.

Vetoed by the Governor -- 5/26/87.

Veto overridden by House -- 5/26/87.

Veto overridden by Senate -- 5/26/87.