H*3959(Rat #0128, Act #0186 of 1991)  General Bill, By D.N. Holt, J.J. Bailey, 
R.A. Barber, R.C. Fulmer, S.E. Gonzales, H.M. Hallman, Inabinett, D.E. Martin, 
J. Rama, L.S. Whipper and R.M. Young
 A Bill to provide for the tax millage to be levied in Charleston County for
 fiscal year 1991-92 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 1991-92.

   04/30/91  House  Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar
                     without reference HJ-10
   05/01/91  House  Read second time HJ-12
   05/02/91  House  Read third time and sent to Senate HJ-16
   05/07/91  Senate Intd. & placed on local & uncontested cal. w/o
                     reference SJ-26
   05/09/91  Senate Read second time SJ-19
   05/09/91  Senate Unanimous consent for third reading on next
                     legislative day SJ-19
   05/10/91  Senate Read third time and enrolled SJ-1
   05/21/91         Ratified R 128
   05/23/91         Vetoed by Governor
   05/27/91  House  Veto overridden by originating body Yeas-8  Nays-0 HJ-5
   05/30/91  Senate Veto overridden Yeas-045  Nays-000 SJ-7
   05/30/91         Effective date 05/30/91
   05/30/91         Act No. 186
   06/20/91         Copies available

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE TAX MILLAGE TO BE LEVIED IN CHARLESTON COUNTY FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991-92 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 1991-92.

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

Millage authorized

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, 1991, and ending June 30, 1992, at least a total of two million, five hundred thousand, five hundred ninety-six dollars, for operating expenses for the district during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1991, and ending June 30, 1992. 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, six hundred forty-nine dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1991, and ending June 30, 1992. 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 authorized

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, 1991, and ending June 30, 1992, at least a total of eight hundred eighty-one thousand, five hundred ten 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 nine hundred two thousand, four hundred ninety-eight dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1991, and ending June 30, 1992. 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 authorized

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, 1991, and ending June 30, 1992, at least a total of six hundred forty-eight thousand, nine hundred sixty-five 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, seven hundred ninety-five thousand, one hundred one dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1991, and ending June 30, 1992. 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 authorized

SECTION 4. 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, 1991, and ending June 30, 1992, at least a total of four hundred ninety-two thousand, nine hundred seventy-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 other funds generated for a total operating budget of nine hundred thirty-two thousand, two hundred forty-five dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1991, and ending June 30, 1992. 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 authorized

SECTION 5. 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, 1991, and ending June 30, 1992, at least a total of one million, seven hundred forty-one thousand, one hundred six 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 nineteen thousand, six hundred sixty-two dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1991, and ending June 30, 1992. 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. The North Charleston District and the North Charleston Sewer District share time for some employees in work duties and work assignments. For any employee of either district whose work duties may include assignments with both the district and the North Charleston Sewer District, compensation for that employee must be shared by the North Charleston District and the North Charleston Sewer District, and the North Charleston District must assume the same percentage of the employee's compensation as in the fiscal year 1990-91.

Millage authorized

SECTION 6. 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, 1991, and ending June 30, 1992, at least a total of two million, four hundred ninety thousand, six hundred seventy-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 three million, forty-five thousand, two hundred sixty-four dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1991, and ending June 30, 1992. Any other revenue or back taxes received by the treasurer in excess of this limit must be carried over to the account of the district and remain unexpended.

Millage authorized

SECTION 7. 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, 1991, and ending June 30, 1992, at least a total of four million, thirty-three thousand, seven hundred fifty-two dollars for operating expenses for the commission. The auditor shall also levy an additional five hundred sixty-five thousand, five hundred ninety dollars for millage for the 1990 bond issue approved by Charleston County Council for the purchase of the Isle of Palms County Park. The total amount to be levied by the auditor of Charleston County for fiscal year beginning July 1, 1991, and ending June 30, 1992, shall be four million, five hundred ninety-nine thousand, three hundred forty-two dollars. 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 seven million, four hundred forty-five thousand, one hundred twenty-eight dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1991, and ending June 30, 1992. 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. The commission shall establish within the 1991-92 budget a capital replacement fund in the amount of thirty thousand dollars which must be used for repairs and replacement items within the operations of the commission.

Millage authorized

SECTION 8. The auditor of Charleston County shall levy for the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Technical Education Center the millage to the nearest one-tenth mill necessary for the treasurer to collect during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1991, and ending June 30, 1992, at least a total of one million, seven hundred forty-eight thousand, seven hundred eighty-seven 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 authorized

SECTION 9. 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, 1991, and ending June 30, 1992, at least a total of two million, three hundred eighty thousand, three hundred eleven 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, six hundred fifty-nine thousand, five hundred twenty-two dollars, during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1991, and ending June 30, 1992. 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.

Time effective

SECTION 10. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

In the Senate House May 21, 1991.

Nick A. Theodore,

President of the Senate

Robert J. Sheheen,

Speaker of the House of

Representatives

Vetoed by the Governor - May 22, 1991.

Veto overridden by House - May 27, 1991.

Veto overridden by Senate - May 30, 1991.

Printer's Date -- June 12, 1991 -- L.