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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
DATE: May 7, 2013
TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
FROM: Rick Owen
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2014 Revenue Options
DEPARTMENT: County Administrator
BCC DISTRICT: All
STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Request the Board continue discussion and offer guidance on the
application of fuel taxes as an option for revenue streams for Okaloosa County's Fiscal Year
2014 Budget.
BACKGROUND: At the BCC Budget Policy Workshop held on April 9, 2013 at 6 pm in the
Water & Sewer building, the Board discussed options for increasing revenue to offset expenses
for the purpose of ensuring a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2014. This discussion primarily
focused on the use of the remaining 5 cent fuel tax and utility franchise fees in the
unincorporated portion of the County.
The Board continued discussion at the BCC meeting held on April 16, 2013, at 6 pm in the
Water & Sewer Building. The Board approved sending letters to Gulf Power, Chelco, and
Okaloosa Gas District, as well as the 9 municipalities.
Commissioner Boyles has requested the Board continue the discussion with regard to fuel taxes
as a potential revenue stream.
RECOMMENDED BY:
APPROVED BY:
Ernie Padgett, County Administrator