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P.H. 2020-01: (PUBLIC HEARING 2ND READING)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 113, “BUSINESS TAX RECEIPTS,” OF THE POMPANO BEACH CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 113.28, “EXEMPTIONS,” TO MODIFY PERSONS ENTITLED TO BUSINESS TAX RECEIPTS AND BY AMENDING SECTION 113.39, “BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT SCHEDULE,” TO MODIFY FEES FOR SPECIAL EVENTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Fiscal Impact: Approximately $1,000 less in BTR Fees collected / year)
FIRST READING: OCTOBER 7, 2019
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(Staff Contact: Daniel Keester-O’Mills/David Recor)
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Summary Explanation/Background:
During last year’s session of the Florida Legislature, a section within the Florida State Statutes, regulating Local Business Tax Receipts (BTR) was amended. The City of Pompano Beach Code of Ordinances offers exemptions related to the annual BTR’s. The new exemptions granted by State Statutes are for business owners that are veterans, spouses of veterans and certain service members, as well as low-income persons. The proposal amends the BTR Code (Chapter 113) to reference the state statutes for these, and future, exemptions. Also included in this ordinance is the removal for an applicant to obtain a BTR for Special Events. The State Statutes authorized local governments to collect BTR’s for permanent businesses within the municipal boundaries. Since Special Events are temporary in nature, the City will no longer be requiring applicants pay a BTR for these events.
Origin of request for this action: Development Services
Fiscal impact and source of funding: General Fund
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