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units, the parcel size and the use of the property. All property being assessed within the
Destin Subarea will be subject to a Recreation Area Assessment. Additionally, parcels
being assessed within the Destin Subarea of the MSBU located on the beach shall be
within the Storm Damage Reduction Area, and subject to an additional assessment. A
more specific description of the methodology is contained in the Funding Feasibility
Study. Additionally, as the amount of the assessment varies among the benefited
properties through the consideration of various factors, the maximum annual amount of
the assessment for each property also varies. Therefore, the maximum annual
assessment for each specific property is contained in the updated Assessment Roll for
the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2013. The Funding Feasibility Study, the
updated Assessment Roll, the MSBU Ordinance and all relevant County resolutions are
available for inspection at the Office of the County Administrator, 1804 Lewis Turner
Boulevard, Suite 400, Ft. Walton Beach, Florida 32547, and at the Emerald Coast
Convention & Visitors Bureau, located at 1540 Miracle Strip Parkway, Ft. Walton Beach,
Florida 32548.
The County intends to finance the Destin Restoration Project over a period of
eight years, commencing with the 2008 Fiscal Year. The assessments will be collected
in eight annual assessments on the ad valorem tax bill, pursuant to section 197.3632,
Florida Statutes, beginning in November 2008 and continuing annually thereafter for the
remainder of the assessment period. Failure to pay the assessments will cause a tax
certificate to be issued against the property which may result in a loss of title.
Questions regarding the assessment and the process for collection may be
directed to (850) 651-7131.
OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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APPENDIX C
FORM OF NOTICE TO BE MAILED
(IF REQUIRED)
FORM OF NOTICE TO BE MAILED
(IF REQUIRED)
______________, 2013
Property Owner Name
Property Address
City ST Zip
RE: Parcel Control Number: PIN
Beach Restoration Municipal Service Benefit Unit
Dear Property Owner:
On December 4, 2007, the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners
adopted Ordinance 07-71, as amended, creating the Okaloosa County Beach
Restoration Project Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU), which contains the Destin
Subarea. The purpose of this MSBU is to provide for beach restoration in the Destin
Subarea (Destin Restoration Project). The cost of the Destin Restoration Project will be
funded by assessments against properties benefited by the Destin Restoration Project
and by other revenues.
The amount of the assessment for each parcel of property will depend on the
benefits accruing to that property based upon the parcel’s location in relation to the
Destin Restoration Project, the number of dwelling units, the parcel size and the use of
the property. All property within the Destin Subarea of the MSBU will be included in the
Recreation Area (REC Area) with a portion of the assessment costs allocated on a pro
rata basis among the properties. Properties located on the beach within the Destin
Subarea shall be included within the Storm Damage Reduction Area (SDR Area).
Property within the SDR Area will be allocated a portion of the assessment costs based
upon a point system which considers the above factors.
The County intends to finance this assessment project. This will permit the costs
attributed to your property to be amortized over the remainder of the total assessment
period not to exceed eight (8) years beginning in 2008.
The annual assessment on your property will include your share of principal,
interest and collection costs. The maximum annual assessment proposed to be
imposed on your property shall not exceed $______ . The County intends to
include the annual assessments on your ad valorem tax bill to be mailed in November,
2013 and will continue annually thereafter. Failure to pay the assessments will cause a
tax certificate to be issued against the property which may result in loss of title. The total
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proposed assessment to be collected on all properties within the Destin Subarea of the
MSBU is $_____________, inclusive of all administrative costs and statutory discounts
over the total eight (8) year assessment period for the project commencing in Fiscal
Year 2008.
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing at, for the purpose
of receiving comments on the proposed assessments, including collection on the ad
valorem tax bill. You are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing or to file
written objections with the County Commission prior to or during the hearing. If you
decide to appeal any decision made by the Board of County Commissioners with
respect to any matter considered at the hearing, you will need a record of the
proceeding and may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made, including the
testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made. If you are a person with a
disability who needs any accommodation or an interpreter to participate in this
proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance.
Please contact the Office of the Board of County Commissioners at (850) 651-7105, or
in writing to the Board of County Commissioners, 1804 Lewis Turner Boulevard, Suite
100, Ft. Walton Beach, Florida 32547.
A copy of the updated Assessment Roll for Fiscal Year 2013-2014, the Final
Report of the Funding Feasibility Study, the Ordinance, and all relevant County
resolutions are available at the Office of the County Administrator, 1804 Lewis Turner
Boulevard, Suite 400, Ft. Walton Beach, Florida 32547, and at the Emerald Coast
Convention & Visitors Bureau, located at 1540 Miracle Strip Parkway, Ft. Walton Beach,
Florida 32548. Questions regarding your assessment and the process for collection may
be directed to (850) 651-7131.
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