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Okaloosa County BCC
Okaloosa County BCC
MSBU / MSTU Policy
Municipal Service Benefit Units
Municipal Service Taxing Units
Revised
5/6/2014
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................................................................1
MSBU CALENDAR YEAR SCHEDULE ....................................................................................................................5
TYPES OF MSBU SERVICES & IMPROVEMENTS ................................................................................................6
COSTS INVOLVED IN THE MSBU PROCESS .........................................................................................................6
MSBU BOUNDARIES .................................................................................................................................................7
DISSOLUTION PROCEDURES FOR MSBUs ...........................................................................................................9
EXCEPTIONS TO THE GUIDELINES ..................................................................................................................... 10
DETAILED PROCEDURES, CONSTSRUCTION UNITS ....................................................................................... 11
DETAILED PROCEDURES, STREET LIGHTING UNITS ..................................................................................... 16
APPLICATION AND DESIGNATION OF SPECIAL UNITS.................................................................................. 20
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INTRODUCTION
The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioner's Municipal Service Benefit Unit
(MSBU) Program is a community self-help program. It provides a vehicle by which
communities may enhance their efforts to secure quality construction of essential
improvements. The success of the program is directly related to the cooperative effort
of each resident, the community and the County.
Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU)
Municipal Service Benefit Units (MSBU) are special assessment areas created by the
Board of County Commissioners under the authority of section 125.01, Florida Statutes.
Under this Statute, the Board has the authority to create designated areas (a “Unit”)
within which a variety of services and improvements, including but not limited to, fire
protection, sidewalks, street lighting, expedited Water & Sewer projects, transportation
and storm water drainage, etc. The services or improvements provided within the
MSBU must specifically benefit the property that is to be assessed for the improvements
or services. The special assessments imposed within the boundaries of a Unit may be
collected through a variety of ways. However, they are primarily collected through the
"Uniform Method of Collection" as authorized in section 197.3632, Florida Statute and
are billed along with other Property Taxes each November. Alternative ways of
collecting the special assessments may be through their inclusion on the billing of either
municipal or Okaloosa County Water and Sewer utility billing and such other methods
as approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
Role of the Citizens Participating in the MSBU
It is the responsibility of the citizens within the proposed MSBU to organize support for
the MSBU, prepare the petition for submittal to the Board of County Commissioners and
develop the general scope of work for what the MSBU will accomplish. Specific
requirements of the petition, fees, and other submittals will be discussed in detail in the
document below.
Role of the Board of County Commissioners and Staff
The Board of County Commissioners acts as the governing body of the units. The
Board must adopt the MSBU budget, establish the level of services to be provided, and
levy the special assessment to pay for the services and improvements. County staff is
responsible for preparation of resolutions, ordinances, scheduling required public
hearings and publishing required legal and display notices in the newspaper. County
staff mails by U.S Postal first-class mail a notice to each property owner in the first year
a special assessment is levied or as otherwise required by law.
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Role of the Property Appraiser
The Property Appraiser provides to the Board of County Commissioners information
from the data base maintained by his office such as owner's name, address, value of
the property, front footage, size and type of structures, as well as section maps detailing
the proposed Unit etc.
Role of the Tax Collector
The Tax Collector's Office is responsible for the annual billing of non-ad valorem
assessments based on the information transmitted to his office. The standard procedure
of assessments is that the amount of costs for the Tax Collector and Property Appraiser
are added to the assessment amount and paid by the property owner. The information
transmitted to the Tax Collector is prepared by the County Staff. For non-ad valorem
assessments, the assessment roll must be certified to the Tax Collector by no later than
September 15 of each year to be included in the Uniform Tax bills mailed by U.S Postal
first-class mail in November. The Board of County Commissioners is responsible for
the payment of actual cost incurred by the Tax Collector in billing the non-ad valorem
Assessments. The Tax Collector is responsible for the collection of delinquent non-ad
valorem assessments. The Tax Collector is responsible for the sale of tax certificates
and issuance of tax deeds on properties that fail to pay their ad valorem taxes and non-
ad valorem special assessments.
Role of the Clerk of the Circuit Court
The Clerk of the Circuit Court is responsible for recording and where required, the
administering of liens on unpaid non-ad valorem assessments.
Policy Highlights
County municipal service benefit units MSBU’s establish, monitor, maintain and
manually adjust non-ad valorem assessments which may be collected by the Tax
Collector on the ad valorem tax bill, through their inclusion on the billing of either
municipal or Okaloosa County Water and Sewer utility billing or such other methods as
approved by the Board of County Commissioners.. The funds raised are public funds
and must be collected, accounted for and spent in accordance with applicable laws
regarding public funds. Only public property can be maintained and improved by a
MSBU; access must be open to all members of the public equally. In addition,
adequate easements or property dedications must be provided if needed. Okaloosa
County may establish MSBUs within municipalities upon the approval of the respective
city government in accordance with section 125.01(1)(q), Florida Statutes .
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• A petition process is used in establishing MSBU's to ensure community
awareness and involvement in the decision-making process. This also increases
recognition of the public nature of the improvements and the responsibility of
property owners for payment of the assessments.
- The minimum percentage required for the petition is as follows:
1. 66% of the property owners representing 66% of the property for
a capital improvement MSBU.
2. 51% of the property owners representing 51% of the property for
a service or street lighting MSBU.
• Cost estimates are available at the time of obtaining petition signatures to aid
provision of complete information.
- The Public Works Engineering Division will provide appropriate preliminary
engineering in order to obtain valid preliminary cost estimates for
construction projects.
• Design and construction work for capital projects is done by County staff,
contingent upon approval by the Board of County Commissioners, up to the
financial limits as set forth by Florida State law. Projects exceeding the statutory
limits or staffing capabilities of the County will be competitively bid out for design
and/or construction. Street lights are installed and subsequently maintained by
the appropriate power provider.
• Separate accounts are maintained for each Unit.
• An additional petition and public hearing is required prior to beginning
construction of any capital project if the total project cost estimates increase 20%
or more above the estimate included in the initial petition required to establish the
Unit.
• Designation of a liaison by each Unit is important for maximum neighborhood
input and on-going coordination between the community and the County. In
addition, a central County staff contact is designated for each project.
• The Unit liaison is authorized to request minor changes that may be needed over
time. Minor changes, are defined as those which represent an estimated
increase in total annual cost / assessments of no more than 10%. These
requests are then presented at a Public Hearing to allow opportunity for public
input, and approval/disapproval by the Board of County Commissioners.
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General Guidelines for Establishing New MSBU s
STATUTORY AUTHORITY
Section 125.01(1)(q), Florida Statutes authorizes the Board of County Commissioners
to provide for the establishment, merging, or abolishment of municipal service taxing
(MSTUs) or benefit units (MSBUs) on any part or all of the unincorporated area of the
county. It also provides for a County MSTU or MSBU to include all or part of a
municipality subject to consent by ordinance of the governing body of the municipality.
The law permits such Units to be created for the purpose of providing and maintaining
essential facilities or services within an area and to fund these facilities and services
through non-ad valorem assessments where they specifically benefit the property in that
area. The facilities or services must provide a public purpose. Typical improvements
include but are not limited to, road paving, drainage, street lighting and sidewalk
installation.
Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes provides for the levy, collection and enforcement of
non-ad valorem assessments through the uniform method. Non-ad valorem
assessments are not based on millage but on the cost to provide the improvement(s) or
services and the corresponding benefit to the assessed property. They are collected
through the tax bill method and can become a lien against the property, including
homestead property.
Reference the timeline to impose the non-ad valorem assessments through the use of
the uniform method as established in Section 197.3632, Florida Statute on the following
page.
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MSBU CALENDAR YEAR SCHEDULE
Before January 1 4 consecutive week public notice notification that
the local government has intent to use the uniform
method of collection for non-ad valorem
assessment
By January 1 Adopt a resolution at a public hearing
(by March 1 if local government, property
appraiser, and tax collector agree)
By January 10 Local government mails by U.S Postal first-class
mail a copy of the resolution to property
appraiser, tax collector, and the Department of
Revenue
(by March 10 if the local government, property
appraiser, and tax collector agree)
By June 1 Property Appraiser provides local government
with legal descriptions, names and addresses of the
property owners within boundary of MSBU
Between January 1 to September 15 20 Days Prior to the public hearing to adopt a
non ad-valorem roll local government shall notice
the hearing by U.S. Postal first-class mail and by
newspaper. The notice by mail shall be sent to
each property owner that shall be subject to the
assessment
Between January 1 and September 15 Local government adopts a non ad-valorem roll
at public hearing if:
1) Non ad-valorem assessment is levied for the
first time 2) assessment is increased beyond the
maximum rate authorized 3) upon any boundary
changes 4) upon change of purpose or use of
revenue
Between January 1 and September 15 Written Objections – Property owners have a
right to appear at the hearing and to file written
objections with the local government within 20
days of the notice
Local government makes agreement with Property
Appraiser and Tax Collector for providing
reimbursement of administrative costs. (Postage,
forms, supplies, etc.)
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TYPES OF MSBU SERVICES & IMPROVEMENTS
Currently there are two (2) types of MSBU Units in Okaloosa County. These are
described below.
Construction Units
• Construction/reconstruction to current County or alternate/interim standards
- Area to be improved is platted/dedicated to the public or conveyed through
an easement
- Area to be improved is currently private; proof of ability to transfer the area
to public ownership must be submitted as part of the application for
establishment of a MSBU.
Construction materials provided by MSBU. Engineering, construction labor and
equipment provided by County staff contingent on approval by the Board of
County Commissioners.
Street Lighting Units
• Construction/reconstruction and maintenance. These services are provided by
the appropriate power provider
• Lights will be installed and subsequently maintained by appropriate power
provider
COSTS INVOLVED IN THE MSBU PROCESS
Costs involved with every Unit:
• $100 application fee. The application fee shall not be returned if the MSBU is not
established
• ½ % Tax Collector commission or 5% Administrative fee for collecting agency (or
as addressed on a case-by-case basis for MSBU’s.)
• Reserves for contingencies/cash balance forward
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• Any costs incurred for advertisement and publications
• Additional Construction Unit costs
• Annual repayment of financing, if required
• Materials and right-of-way costs (All labor and equipment will be provided by
County staff, contingent on Board of County Commissioner approval.)
• Interest on any funds borrowed through the construction period, if required
Additional Street Lighting Unit costs:
• Installation costs and facilities costs as provided by the power provider
• Reserves which total 120% of annual estimated expenditures
MSBU BOUNDARIES
Municipal Service Benefit Units (special assessment Units) may be created for the
following types of areas in Okaloosa County:
• Platted, unplatted, or metes and bounds, where area to be improved is public
1. Initial Request for MSBU Procedures
Interested homeowners should send a letter, or call, requesting, “Guidelines and
Procedures” for the establishment of a special assessment Unit to:
Okaloosa County Public Works
1759 South Ferdon Blvd.
Crestview, Florida 32536
(850)689-5772
The request must identify:
• the area affected (e.g., community, subdivision or street)
• the type of improvement involved (e.g., paving and drainage or street lighting)
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• the type of Unit contemplated (i.e., construction or street lighting)
2. Application for Unit
Public Works will provide the “Guidelines and Procedures” booklet to use in
requesting establishment of a Unit. The necessary information and completed forms
are returned to Public Works as the formal application for a Unit, along with a
$100.00 application fee.
An informative letter can be mailed by U.S Postal first-class mail, if deemed
necessary, to all of the property owners in the proposed area to be improved or a
meeting may be scheduled to advise the property owners of the submitted
application for an MSBU.
3. Petition Submission
The Board of County Commissioners has determined that a petition serves as an
indicator of the amount of community interest for a proposed project. The petition
process is not a requirement of Florida Law. The petition will be provided to the Unit
Liaison.
4. Petition Acceptance
The Board of County Commissioners shall consider petitions signed by at least 66%
(51% for Street Lighting Units) of the current property owners (number of owners)
representing at least 66% (51% for Street Lighting Units) of the properties (number
of lots) within the Unit boundaries.
If the petition meets the above requirements and is accepted by the Board of County
Commissioners, a public hearing shall be authorized for the consideration of an
ordinance to establish the Unit.
Please note that once the petition is accepted and a public hearing is authorized, the
petition is not binding as to a final determination by the Board of County
Commissioners to proceed with the project.
5. First Public Hearing
When the proposed ordinance and all documents are in order and a public hearing
date is scheduled, legal notices will be published in the newspaper. In addition,
notification will be mailed by U.S Postal first-class mail to all property owners listed
on the tax roll within the proposed Unit.
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At the public hearing, the Board of County Commissioners may consider comments,
objections, and information relevant to the creation of the Unit. The County
Commissioners may enact or deny the ordinance. If the ordinance is enacted, it will
be officially recorded the Okaloosa County Clerk’s Office, reflecting the preliminary
assessment amount for each property.
6. Implementation
The final engineering plans are prepared by County staff, contingent upon approval
of the Board of County Commissioners.
Upon completion of the final engineering plans, if the total project cost is 20% or
more over the preliminary cost estimates, an additional petition process will be
conducted and an additional public hearing will be held by the Board of County
Commissioners to determine if the affected citizens desire the project to continue.
Notices for this public meeting will be published in the newspaper; notification will
also be mailed by U.S Postal first-class mail to all property owners listed on the tax
roll within the proposed Unit.
7. Final Public Hearing
After construction is complete, all costs relating to the project are compiled by Public
Works. The Board of County Commissioners is requested to authorize a Final
Public Hearing to adopt the Final Assessment Resolution or enact an Amended
Ordinance. All property owners listed on the roll within the Unit will be notified of the
Public Hearing and the results. The assessment will be imposed and collected
immediately after the Board authorization and the final adjusted assessments will be
recorded with the Okaloosa County Clerk’s Office.
Notification and action concerning subsequent annual increases or decreases in the
yearly assessments will be governed by:
- Requirements of Florida Statutes;
- County policy; and
- On-going coordination mechanisms between the District and County identified in
the Detailed Procedures
DISSOLUTION PROCEDURES FOR MSBUs
Upon written request, the County will provide guidelines for dissolving an existing Unit.
The steps to take in requesting dissolution of a Unit are:
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• Submission of an application to dissolve the Unit and $100 application fee.
• Submission of a petition which includes a statement regarding funding to
pay for any outstanding financial obligations and distribution of credits of
the Unit.
• The petition, to be considered, must be signed by at least 66% (51% for
Street Lighting Units) of the current property owners (number of owners)
representing at least 66% (51% for Street Lighting Units) of the assessed
properties (measured consistent with the method of assessment) within
the Unit boundaries.
• Notice and Public Hearing by the Board of County Commissioners to
establish final assessments
EXCEPTIONS TO THE GUIDELINES
The Board of County Commissioners may address exceptions to any of the guidelines
on a case-by-case basis.
QUESTIONS?
Contact the Okaloosa County Public Works 850-689-5772
NOTE: Detailed Procedures for each type of Unit should be consulted for more specific
information concerning requirements and procedures.
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DETAILED PROCEDURES, CONSTRUCTION UNITS
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CONSTRUCTION UNITS
DETAILED PROCEDURES
Initial Request for MSBU Procedures
Upon request of the procedures to establish an MSBU, Public Works will forward a copy
of the “Guidelines and Procedures” booklet to the requestor. The request should be
made to:
Okaloosa County Public Works
1759 South Ferdon Blvd.
Crestview, Florida 32536
(850)689-5772
The request must identify:
• the area affected (e.g., community, subdivision or street)
• the type of improvement involved (e.g., paving or drainage)
• the type of Unit contemplated (i.e., construction or street lighting)
Application for Unit
In order to proceed with establishing a Unit, interested homeowners must submit the
following as the official request for consideration:
1. Scope of Services for the proposed improvement or construction.
• Thoroughness in describing the desired scope of services is important as it
is the key to the development of more accurate preliminary cost estimates.
2. A map depicting the proposed Unit boundary.
• Boundaries must be continuous and not split parcels or lots. Enclaves are
not allowed if the reason is to remove a lot or lots because the property
owner is not in favor of the establishment of the Unit.
• The Unit to be assessed does not necessarily include an entire
subdivision if the entire subdivision does not materially benefit from the
proposed action.
• Units may be established in unplatted residential areas where the
proposed action benefits the property in a definable geographic area.
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• Units must contain a minimum of two distinct taxable (or platted) pieces of
property.
3. Contact person and proposed liaison names, addresses and phone numbers.
4. $100.00 application fee made payable to the Board of County Commissioners,
Okaloosa County.
Application Review/Preliminary Engineering Report
Upon receipt of the application for a MSBU, a letter may be mailed by U.S Postal first-
class mail to each property owner advising of the application’s submittal and the
imminent petition process. The Unit Commissioner may request an informative meeting
with the property owners to discuss the MSBU process. Upon request by the Unit
Liaison and with sufficient notice, Public Works is available to attend any community
meetings concerning the establishment of the Unit. Notification to property owners of
any County-sponsored meeting will be coordinated through Public Works. Public Works
would appreciate the opportunity to review any correspondence relating to the
establishment of the Unit prior to circulation.
Public Works will review the items submitted as part of the application to confirm that
the information is complete. The application will then be forwarded to appropriate
departments for review of the scope of work and plat information.
Preliminary engineering is required for sidewalk and roadway/drainage construction or
replacement.
• All engineering and construction will be provided by County staff, contingent
upon approval by the Board of County Commissioners, up to the financial
limits as set forth by Florida State law. Projects exceeding the statutory limits
or staffing capabilities of the County will be competitively bid out for design
and/or construction.
• All material costs will be funded by the MSBU.
County staff will present any requests for County participation in capital projects to the
Board of County Commissioners for consideration.
Petition Submission
The Board of County Commissioners has determined that a petition serves as an
indicator of the amount of community interest for a proposed project.
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The petition shall reflect the cost for preliminary engineering and the cost estimates for
final engineering and construction, provided by the preliminary engineering report. The
petition shall also reflect the appropriate reserves, contingencies, administrative fees
and interest expense during the construction period. The petition shall be prepared with
assistance from the Public Works Division and the Unit Liaison.
County staff will identify a date for petition return of 30-60 calendar days based upon
target time frame for public hearing and upon length of time cost estimates will be valid.
Petition Acceptance
The petition, to be considered, must be signed by at least 66% of the current property
owners (number of owners) representing at least 66% of the assessed properties
(number of lots) within the proposed Unit boundaries.
• A property owner is the individual or group of individuals that own a parcel of
land.
• Okaloosa County Property Appraiser and Tax Collector data shall be used to
determine eligible signatures of owners. All of the non-related current owners
of a parcel or the designated trustee must sign the petition for the ownership
and parcel to count towards the 66% requirements.
• Once submitted, names may not be withdrawn from the petition.
Upon return, County staff will review the petition for sufficiency.
No petition will be accepted without the signatures of all property owners who
would be required to dedicate right-of-ways or easements to the County.
If the petition is accepted, Public Works will request that the Board of County
Commissioners authorize a public hearing for consideration of the ordinance to
establish the Unit. Please note that once the petition is accepted and a public hearing is
authorized, the petition is not conclusive to the final determination by the Board of
County Commissioners to proceed (or not) with the project. The final determination of
the scope and feasibility of a project will be determined by Okaloosa County.
Public Hearing
When the proposed ordinance and all documents are in order and a public hearing date
is scheduled, legal notices will be published. In addition, notification will be mailed by
U.S Postal first-class mail to all property owners listed on the tax roll within the
proposed Unit.
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No public hearing will be scheduled unless all affected property owners have agreed to
dedicate the necessary right-of-way to the County.
At the public hearing, the Board of county Commissioners may consider comments,
objections, and information relevant to the creation of the Unit. The County
Commissioners may amend, enact, or deny the proposed ordinance.
Implementation
Final engineering plans are prepared by County staff for construction projects to include
sidewalk, and roadway/drainage work. Property owners are responsible for material
costs of any construction projects. County staff will perform construction work as
approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
• If recalculated project costs, using information derived from final engineering
data, would represent an increase of 20% or more, an additional petition
process will be required and an additional public hearing held. Notice of this
public hearing will be published; in addition, notification will be mailed by U.S
Postal first-class mail to all property owners.
Final Public Hearing
After construction is complete, all costs relating to the project will be compiled by Public
Works. Public Works will request to schedule a Final Public Hearing to adopt the final
assessment through a resolution or amending ordinance. The Public Hearing will be
advertised and notification mailed by U.S Postal first-class mail to all property owners
listed on the tax roll within the Unit. If adopted, the Resolution or Amending Ordinance,
including Final Assessment Liens, will be recorded in the Okaloosa County public
records. Term of the repayment for construction costs may be determined as follows:
Individual Assessment Amount Term
$3,000 and up 10 years
$2,500 to $2,999 8 years
$2,000 to $2,499 6 years
$1,500 to $1,999 4 years
$1,000 to $1,499 3 years
$ 500 to $ 999 2 years
$ -0- to $ 499 1 year
Final determination as to the terms of repayment will be made by the Board of County
Commissioners in conjunction with Public Works and the Okaloosa County Clerk of
Courts. Annual Assessments are collected either through the Tax Collector of Okaloosa
County, through their inclusion on the billing of either municipal or Okaloosa County
Water and Sewer utility billing or such other methods as approved by the Board of
County Commissioners.
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DETAILED PROCEDURES, STREET LIGHTING UNITS
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STREET LIGHTING UNITS
DETAILED PROCEDURES
Initial Request for MSBU Procedures
Upon request of the procedures to establish an MSBU, Public Works will forward a copy
of the “Guidelines and Procedures” booklet to the requestor. The request should be
made to:
Okaloosa County Public Works
1759 South Ferdon Blvd
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-5772
The request must identify:
• the area affected (e.g., community, subdivision or street)
• the type of improvement involved (i.e., street lighting)
• the type of Unit contemplated (i.e., street lighting)
Application for Unit
Application can be made by interested property owners for establishment of a new
street lighting Unit or changes or additions to an existing one.
In order to proceed with establishing a new Unit interested homeowners or property
owners must submit the following as the official request for consideration:
• $100.00 application fee (per street lighting Unit) made payable to the Board of
County Commissioners, Okaloosa County.
• Contact individual and proposed liaison names, addresses and phone numbers.
• A copy of the cost estimate for streetlight improvements as prepared by the
appropriate power provider.
• Copy of a map with:
o Proposed boundaries for the Unit outlined.
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o Boundaries must be continuous and not split parcels or lots. Enclaves are
not allowed if the reason is to remove a lot or lots because the property
owner is not in favor of establishment of the Unit.
o Tracts for drainage, buffer zones, etc. are usually included in the Unitbut
not assessed for street lighting.
o The Unit to be assessed does not necessarily include an entire
subdivision if the entire subdivision does not materially benefit from the
proposed action.
o Units must contain a minimum of two distinct taxable (or platted) pieces of
property.
Petition Submission
The Board of County Commissioners has determined that a petition may serve as an
indicator of the amount of community interest for a proposed project. The petition
process is not a requirement of Florida Law.
Public Works will prepare a petition for distribution by the Unit Liaison. Only petitions
prepared by Public Works will be accepted.
The petition will reflect the various charges included in calculating the assessments.
The street lighting assessment will include: all costs associated with installation of the
streetlights, as determined by the appropriate power provider, 5% administrative fees
for collection of the assessments, and a reserve which totals 120% of the proposed
yearly expenditures.
Petition Acceptance
The petition, to be accepted, must be signed by at least 51% of the current property
owners (number of owners) representing at least 51% of property (number of lots or
number of front feet, measured consistent with the method of assessment) within the
Unit boundaries.
• A property owner is the individual or group of individuals that own a parcel of
land.
• In determining eligible signatures of owners, all of the non-related current owners
of a parcel or the designated trustee must sign the petition for the ownership and
parcel to count towards the 51% requirements.
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• Once submitted, names may not be withdrawn from the petition.
Upon return, Public Works will review the petition for acceptability, consulting other
departments as appropriate.
If the petition is acceptable, Public Works will request that the Board of County
Commissioners schedule a public hearing for consideration of the ordinance to establish
the Unit or revisions to the ordinance for the existing Unit to incorporate the changes.
Please note that once the petition is accepted and a public hearing is authorized, the
petition is no longer relevant to the final determination by the Board of County
Commissioners to proceed (or not) with the project. The final determination of the
scope and feasibility of a project will be determined by Okaloosa County.
Public Hearing
When the proposed ordinance and all documents are in order and a public hearing date
is scheduled, legal notices will be published. In addition, notification will be mailed by
U.S Postal first-class mail to all property owners listed on the tax roll within the
proposed Unit.
At the public hearing, the Board of County Commissioners may consider comments,
objections, and information relevant to the creation of the Unit. The County
Commissioners will enact or deny the ordinance. If the ordinance is enacted,
appropriate Board authorization to record the Ordinance in the Recording Department,
Okaloosa County Clerk’s Office, will be requested.
Implementation
Upon execution of the Ordinance by the Board, the local power provider can begin
installation of the lights and poles to be put in service.
Modifications to Existing Street lighting Units
Modifications to street lighting Units may be requested by property owners within the
existing Unit. Requests are made in writing to Public Works and must follow all
procedures listed above beginning with the petition submission. Cost estimates, as
provided by the appropriate power provider, for any modifications to an existing Unit will
be included in the petition.
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APPLICATION AND DESIGNATION OF UNIT
CONTACT/LIAISON INDIVIDUALS
Primary Liaison for designation on petition and coordination during implementation of
Unit:
Name _________________________________________________
Street Address______________________________________________________
City/Zip Code_______________________________________________________
Phone Numbers – Day________________________
After Hours___________________
Back-up Liaison:
Name _________________________________________________
Street Address______________________________________________________
City/Zip Code_______________________________________________________
Phone Numbers – Day________________________
After Hours___________________
Community, Subdivision or Street Name for the Project
_______________________________________________
Type of Improvement (streetlighting, road paving, etc.)
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
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