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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH,
FLORIDA, ENCOURAGING THE OKALOOSA COUNTY SCHOOL
BOARD TO REINVEST THE ADDED ONE (1) CENT SALES
TAX REVENUES BACK INTO OKALOOSA COUNTY; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the Okaloosa County School Board identified,
researched and proposed a one cent increase in the county sales tax
for the sole purpose of financing the construction and remodeling of
the schools in Okaloosa County; and
WHEREAS, the county and municipal governments of Okaloosa
County unanimously consented to the distribution of the sales tax
revenues to the Okaloosa County School Board for the construction and
remodeling of the schools in Okaloosa County, and
WHEREAS, the majority of the Okaloosa County residents who
voted on May 16, 1995 approved the referendum to impose the added one
cent sales tax to finance the construction and remodeling of the
schools in Okaloosa County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA:
SECTION I. The the Okaloosa County School Board, whenever
and wherever possible, contract and/or hire qualified contractors,
businesses and individuals from within Okaloosa County. The majority
of the sales tax dollars will be paid by county residents and this
would be an avenue for the Okaloosa County School Board to reinvest
in Okaloosa County.
SECTION II. This resolution shall take effect immediately
upon approval by Council and signature of the Mayor.
ADOPTED: IZ LPs
MAYOR: fis Auaby
CITY CLERK
The form and legal sufficiency of
the foregoing has been reviewed
approved by the City Attorney.
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June 30, 1995
Stephen M. McLaughlin
School Board Chairman
Okaloosa County School District
Administration Building
120 Lowery Place, S.E.
Fort Walton Beach FL 32548
Dear Mr. McLaughlin:
The City Council of Fort Walton Beach adopted the enclosed Resolution
95-17 on June 27, 1995.
The Resolution encourages the Okaloosa County School Board to reinvest
the added one cent sales tax revenues back into Okaloosa County.
Your support of this resolution is appreciated.
Sincerely,
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Mayor
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95-17/RES