South Carolina General Assembly
109th Session, 1991-1992

Bill 3959


                    Current Status

Introducing Body:               House
Bill Number:                    3959
Ratification Number:            128
Act Number:                     186
Primary Sponsor:                Holt
Type of Legislation:            GB
Subject:                        Charleston County, operating
                                expenses
Date Bill Passed both Bodies:   May 10, 1991
Computer Document Number:       CYY/18542.SD
Governor's Action:              V
Date of Governor's Action:      May 23, 1991
Introduced Date:                Apr 30, 1991
Last History Body:              ------
Last History Date:              May 30, 1991
Last History Type:              Act No. 186
Action on Governor's Veto:      O
Scope of Legislation:           Statewide
All Sponsors:                   Holt
                                Whipper
                                J. Bailey
                                D. Martin
                                Hallman
                                Gonzales
                                Rama
                                Barber
                                Inabinett
                                R. Young
                                Fulmer
Type of Legislation:            General Bill

History


 Bill  Body    Date          Action Description              CMN
 ----  ------  ------------  ------------------------------  ---
 3959  ------  May 30, 1991  Act No. 186
 3959  Senate  May 30, 1991  Veto overridden
 3959  House   May 27, 1991  Veto overridden
 3959  ------  May 23, 1991  Vetoed by Governor
 3959  ------  May 21, 1991  Ratified R 128
 3959  Senate  May 10, 1991  Read third time, enrolled for
                             ratification
 3959  Senate  May 09, 1991  Read second time, unanimous
                             consent for third reading on
                             Friday, May 10
 3959  Senate  May 07, 1991  Placed on Local and
                             Uncontested Calendar without
                             reference
 3959  Senate  May 07, 1991  Introduced, read first time
 3959  House   May 02, 1991  Read third time, sent to
                             Senate
 3959  House   May 01, 1991  Read second time
 3959  House   Apr 30, 1991  Introduced, read first time,
                             placed on Calendar without
                             reference

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(R128, H3959)

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.

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