H*4162(Rat #0235, Act #0203)  General Bill, By D.N. Holt, J.J. Bailey, 
R.A. Barber, Breeland, R.C. Fulmer, S.E. Gonzales, H.M. Hallman, Harrell, 
H.G. Hutson, Inabinett, L.S. Whipper and R.M. Young
 A Bill to provide for the tax millage to be levied in Charleston County for
 fiscal year 1993-94 for certain local subdivisions, agencies, and commissions
 of that county, and to provide for the total operating budgets of these
 subdivisions, agencies, and commissions for fiscal year 1993-94.

   05/04/93  House  Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar
                     without reference HJ-6
   05/05/93  House  Read second time HJ-13
   05/06/93  House  Read third time and sent to Senate HJ-9
   05/11/93  Senate Intd. & placed on local & uncontested cal. w/o
                     reference SJ-39
   05/19/93  Senate Read second time SJ-12
   05/19/93  Senate Unanimous consent for third reading on next
                     legislative day SJ-12
   05/20/93  Senate Read third time and enrolled SJ-35
   06/10/93         Ratified R 235
   06/16/93         Vetoed by Governor
   06/25/93  House  Veto overridden by originating body Yeas-11 
                     Nays-0 HJ-31
   06/25/93  Senate Veto overridden Yeas-041 SJ-25
   06/25/93         Effective date 06/25/93
   07/13/93         Copies available

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE TAX MILLAGE TO BE LEVIED IN CHARLESTON COUNTY FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 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 1993-94.

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

Budget and 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, 1993, and ending June 30, 1994, at least a total of two million, nine hundred twenty-six thousand, one hundred and three dollars, for operating expenses for the district during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1993, and ending June 30, 1994. 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, three hundred sixty-six thousand, two hundred eighteen dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1993, and ending June 30, 1994. The district may not transfer any funds in excess of ten thousand dollars from one line item to another line item within this budget without approval of the majority of the Charleston County Legislative Delegation. 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.

Budget and 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, 1993, and ending June 30, 1994, at least a total of eight hundred ninety-eight thousand, two hundred seventeen 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 one million, two hundred eighty-six thousand, four hundred seventy-six dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1993, and ending June 30, 1994. The district may not transfer any funds in excess of ten thousand dollars from one line item to another line item within this budget without approval of a majority of the Charleston County Legislative Delegation. 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.

Budget and 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, 1993, and ending June 30, 1994, at least a total of seven hundred seventy-eight thousand, three hundred 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, nine hundred thirty-six thousand, eight hundred fifty-five dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1993, and ending June 30, 1994. 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. The district may not transfer any funds in excess of ten thousand dollars from one line item to another line item within this budget without approval of a majority of the Charleston County Legislative Delegation. 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.

Budget and 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, 1993, and ending June 30, 1994, at least a total of four hundred seventy-six thousand, one hundred seven 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 six hundred two thousand, seven hundred seventy-one dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1993, and ending June 30, 1994. The district may not transfer funds in excess of ten thousand dollars from one line item to another line item within this budget without approval of a majority of the Charleston County Legislative Delegation. 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.

Budget and 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, 1993, and ending June 30, 1994, at least a total of one million, nine hundred forty thousand, eight hundred seventy-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, four hundred thirty-one thousand, seven hundred fifty-two dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1993, and ending June 30, 1994. The district may not transfer funds in excess of ten thousand dollars from one line item to another line item within this budget without approval by a majority of the Charleston County Legislative Delegation. 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 within 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 fiscal year 1992-93.

Budget and 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, 1993, and ending June 30, 1994, at least a total of two million, four hundred fifty-four thousand, nine hundred fifty-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, nine hundred fifty-nine thousand, five hundred thirty-six dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1993, and ending June 30, 1994. The district may not transfer funds in excess of ten thousand dollars from one line item to another line item within this budget without approval of a majority of the Charleston County Legislative Delegation. 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 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, 1993, and ending June 30, 1994, at least a total of two million, seventy-seven thousand 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.

Budget and millage authorized

SECTION 8. 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, 1993, and ending June 30, 1994, at least a total of four million, eight hundred ninety thousand, 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, carry over, sales of bonds as approved by Charleston County Council and other funds generated for a total operating budget of eight million, two hundred twenty-five thousand, eight hundred fifty-seven dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1993, and ending June 30, 1994. The commission may not transfer funds in excess of ten thousand dollars from one line item to another line item within this budget without approval of a majority of the Charleston County Legislative Delegation. 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.

Budget and 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, 1993, and ending June 30, 1994, at least a total of two million, five hundred forty-six thousand, three hundred twenty 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, thirty-eight thousand, nine hundred nine dollars, during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1993, and ending June 30, 1994. The district may not transfer funds in excess of ten thousand dollars from one line item to another line item within this budget without approval of a majority of the Charleston County Legislative Delegation. 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.

Continuity provision

SECTION 10. In the event that any provision of this act levying millage, appropriating funds, and providing for the operating budget for a particular local entity is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unlawful or unconstitutional or is otherwise not enacted into law, the millage, funding, and budget for that entity must be that of the previous year.

Time effective

SECTION 11. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

Vetoed by the Governor - 6/16/93.

Veto overridden by House - 6/25/93.

Veto overridden by Senate - 6/25/93.