Bill 3990

                    Current Status

Bill Number:               3990
Ratification Number:       568
Act Number                 587
Introducing Body:          House
Subject:                   Levy for Cooper River Parks and
                           Playgrounds Commission

(A587, R568, H3990)

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 SUCH OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1980-81.

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

Levy for Cooper River Parks and Playgrounds Commission

Section 1. Section 1 of Act 1602 of 1972, as last amended by Act 249 of 1979, is further amended to read:

"Section 1. The auditor of Charleston County shall levy for the Cooper River Parks and Playgrounds Commission such millage to the nearest one-tenth mill necessary for the treasurer to collect during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1980, and ending June 30, 1981, at least a total of four hundred thirty-six thousand, seven hundred seventy dollars for operating expenses for the commission. In addition to this sum, the commission is empowered to spend other sources of revenue such as back taxes for a total operating budget of up to five hundred nine thousand, seven hundred seventy dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1980, and ending June 30, 1981. Any other revenue or back taxes received by the treasurer in excess of this limitation shall be carried over to the account of the commission and remain unexpended."

Levy for St. Johns Fire District

Section 2. Section 2 of Act 1602 of 1972, as last amended by Act 249 of 1979, is further amended to read:

"Section 2. The auditor of Charleston County shall levy for the St. Johns Fire District such millage to the nearest one-tenth mill necessary for the treasurer to collect during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1980, and ending June 30, 1981, at least a total of seven hundred thirteen thousand, seven hundred eighty-seven dollars for operating expenses for the district. In addition to this sum, the district is empowered to spend other sources of revenue such as back taxes for a total operating budget of up to seven hundred thirteen thousand, seven hundred eighty-seven dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1980, and ending June 30, 1981. Any other revenue or back taxes received by the treasurer in excess of this limitation shall be carried over to the account of the district and remain unexpended."

Levy for St Pauls Fire District

Section 3. Section 3 of Act 1602 of 1972, as last amended by Act 249 of 1979, is further amended to read:

"Section 3. The auditor of Charleston County shall levy for the St. Pauls Fire District such millage to the nearest one-tenth mill necessary for the treasurer to collect during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1980, and ending June 30, 1981, at least a total of thirty-eight thousand, one hundred seventy dollars for operating expenses for the district. In addition to this sum, the district is empowered to spend other sources of revenue such as back taxes for a total operating budget of up to eighty thousand, six hundred seventy dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1980, and ending June 30, 1981. Any other revenue or back taxes received by the treasurer in excess of this limitation shall be carried over to the account of the district and remain unexpended."

Levy for James Island Public Service District

Section 4. Section 4 of Act 1602 of 1972, as last amended by Act 249 of 1979, is further amended to read:

"Section 4. The auditor of Charleston County shall levy for the James Island Public Service District such millage to the nearest one-tenth mill necessary for the treasurer to collect during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1980, and ending June 30, 1981, at least a total of one million, two hundred ninety-seven thousand dollars for operating expenses for the district. In addition to this sum, the district is empowered to spend other sources of revenue such as back taxes for a total operating budget of up to one million, four hundred forty-seven thousand dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1980, and ending June 30, 1981. Any other revenue or back taxes received by the treasurer in excess of this limitation shall be carried over to the account of the district and remain unexpended."

Levy for West St. Andrews

Section 5. Section 6 of Act 1602 of 1972, as last amended by Act 249 of 1979, is further amended to read:

"Section 6. The auditor of Charleston County shall levy for West St. Andrews such millage to the nearest one-tenth mill necessary for the treasurer to collect during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1980, and ending June 30, 1981, at least a total of eighteen thousand dollars for operating expenses for West St. Andrews. Any other revenue or back taxes received by the treasurer in excess of this limitation shall be carried over and remain unexpended."

Levy for North Charleston District

Section 6. Section 7 of Act 1602 of 1972, as last amended by

Act 249 of 1979, is further amended to read:

"Section 7. The auditor of Charleston County shall levy for the North Charleston District such millage to the nearest one-tenth mill necessary for the treasurer to collect during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1980, and ending June 30, 1981, at least a total of one million, nine hundred ninety-two thousand, four hundred forty-one dollars for operating expenses for the district. In addition to this sum, the district is empowered to spend other sources of revenue, such as back taxes, for a total operating budget of two million, two hundred thirty-five thousand, two hundred eight dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1980, and ending June 30, 1981, excluding sewer operations. Any other revenue or back taxes received by the treasurer in excess of this limitation shall be carried over to the account of the district and remain unexpended."

Levy for St. Andrews Parks and Playgrounds Commission

Section 7. Section 8 of Act 1602 of 1972, as last amended by Act 249 of 1979, is further amended to read:

"Section 8. The auditor of Charleston county shall levy for the St. Andrews Parks and Playgrounds Commission such millage to the nearest one-tenth mill necessary for the treasurer to collect during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1980, and ending June 30, 1981, at least a total of three hundred forty-six thousand, fifty dollars for operating expenses for the commission. In addition to this sum, the commission is empowered to spend other sources of revenue such as back taxes for a total operating budget of up to three hundred forty-six thousand, fifty dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1980, and ending June 30, 1981. Any other revenue or back taxes received by the treasurer in excess of this limitation shall be carried over to the account of the commission and remain unexpended."

Levy for St. Andrews Public Service District

Section 8. Section 5 of Act 1602 of 1972, as last amended by Act 249 of 1979, is further amended to read:

"Section 5. The auditor of Charleston County shall levy for the St. Andrews Public Service District such millage to the nearest one-tenth mill necessary for the treasurer to collect during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1980, and ending June 30, 1981, at least a total of one million, twenty-two thousand, four hundred sixty-two dollars for operating expenses for the district. In addition to this sum, the district is empowered to spend other sources of revenue such as back taxes for a total operating budget of up to one million, five hundred thirty-four thousand, five hundred seventy-eight dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1980, and ending June 30, 1981. Any other revenue or taxes received by the treasurer in excess of this limitation shall be carried over to the account of the district and remain unexpended."

Time effective

Section 9. This act shall take effect upon approval by the Governor.