South Carolina General Assembly
107th Session, 1987-1988

Bill 4276


                    Current Status

Bill Number:               4276
Ratification Number:       775
Act Number                 764
Introducing Body:          House
Subject:                   Millage for operations; Charleston
                           County
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(A764, R775, H4276)

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE TAX MILLAGE TO BE LEVIED IN CHARLESTON COUNTY FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988-89 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 1988-89.

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

Millage for operations

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, 1988, and ending June 30, 1989, at least a total of six hundred three thousand, three hundred two 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 eight hundred ninety thousand, six hundred twelve dollars, during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1988, and ending June 30, 1989. 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 operations

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, 1988, and ending June 30, 1989, at least a total of six hundred twelve thousand, three hundred ninety-nine dollars for operating expenses for the district. 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 for operations

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, 1988, and ending June 30, 1989, at least a total of two million, one hundred forty-six thousand, six 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 two million, nine hundred ninety-two thousand, two hundred eighty-seven dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1988, and ending June 30, 1989, 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 sixty-five thousand, eight hundred dollars in capital replacement funds. Any expenditures from this fund in excess of ten thousand dollars must be approved by the Charleston County Legislative Delegation.

Millage for operations

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, 1988, and ending June 30, 1989, at least a total of five hundred seventy thousand 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 seven hundred fifty-two thousand, ninety-three dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1988, and ending June 30, 1989. 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 for operations

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, 1988, and ending June 30, 1989, at least a total of two million, two hundred ninety-six thousand, nine hundred 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-three thousand, nine hundred dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1988, and ending June 30, 1989. 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.

Millage for operations

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, 1988, and ending June 30, 1989, at least a total of two million, two hundred eighty-nine thousand, three hundred ninety-seven dollars for operating expenses of the district. 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 for operations

SECTION 7. The auditor of Charleston County shall levy for the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Technical Education Center millage to the nearest one-tenth mill necessary for the treasurer to collect during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1988, and ending June 30, 1989, at least a total of one million, four hundred seventy-one thousand, seven hundred eighty-five 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 for operations

SECTION 8. 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, 1988, and ending June 30, 1989, at least a total of one million, nine hundred sixty thousand, five hundred 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, fifty-five thousand, five hundred dollars during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1988, and ending June 30, 1989. 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 9. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.