APPROVAL OF ASSESSMENT ROLLS

APPROVAL OF ASSESSMENT ROLLS

Pursuant to Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, each of the following assessment rolls shall be certified to the Seminole County

Tax Collector prior to September 15, 2023, along with any necessary changes subsequent to the date hereof permitted under Sections 3.12 and 4.12 of the Ordinance and the Uniform Assessment Collection Act.

A. Tuscawilla Improvement Area. The non-ad valorem assessment roll on file with the City Clerk for the Tuscawilla Improvement Area is hereby approved, such roll setting the annual rate of $36.00 per Equivalent Residential Unit (reflecting no change compared to the prior year amount and $7.00 less than the maximum rate of $43.00 previously authorized by the City.

B. Tuscawilla Maintenance Assessment Area. The non-ad valorem assessment roll on file with the City Clerk for the Tuscawilla Maintenance Assessment Area is hereby approved, such roll setting the annual rate of $128.00 per Equivalent Residential Unit (reflecting an increase of $8.00 compared to the prior year amount and being equal to the maximum rate of $128.00 previously authorized by the City).

C. Oak Forest Assessment Area (Maintenance). The non-ad valorem assessment roll on file with the City Clerk for the Oak Forest Assessment Area (Maintenance) is hereby approved, such roll setting the annual rate of $60.00 per Benefit Unit (reflecting no change from the prior year amount and $3.00 less than the maximum rate of $63.00 previously authorized by the City).

D. Tuscawilla Phase III Assessment Area (Capital). The non-ad valorem assessment roll on file with the City Clerk for the Tuscawilla (Phase III) Assessment Area (Capital) is hereby approved, such roll setting the annual rate of $88.00 per Beneficial Unit (reflecting an increase of $3.00 compared to the prior year amount and being equal to the maximum rate of $88.00 previously authorized by the City).

E. Tuscawilla Phase III Assessment Area (Maintenance). The non-ad valorem assessment roll on file with the City Clerk for the Tuscawilla (Phase III) Assessment Area (Maintenance) is hereby approved, such roll setting the annual rate of $87.00 per Benefit Unit (reflecting no change compared to the prior year amount and compared to the maximum rate of $87.00 previously authorized by the City).

Investing in Infrastructure: How Winter Springs is Spending the One Cent Infrastructure Sales Tax

Investing in Infrastructure: How Winter Springs is Spending the One Cent Infrastructure Sales Tax

The document below outlines the spending summary for various projects in the City of Winter Springs, financed by the One Cent Infrastructure Sales Tax approved by Seminole County voters in 2014. This tax, applied to the sale of consumer goods to visitors, residents, and businesses, supports construction and maintenance of infrastructure.

The major expenditure areas include:

Land Acquisition: $720,363 was spent on two land parcels for future park expansion at Central Winds Park and Torcaso Park.

Winter Springs Town Center Improvements: $475,000 was spent on enhancing and expanding parking.

Road Resurfacing and Safety Improvements: $3,838,924 was spent on safety enhancements along Winter Springs Boulevard and resurfacing several roadways.

Bridge Repairs: $611,957 was spent on a study to identify future bridge repair needs and repair work after Hurricane Ian. An additional $2.5 million has been allocated for future repairs.

Safety and Utility Vehicles: $2,884,000 was spent on acquiring 16 new vehicles for the police department and equipment for the Utilities department.

Winter Springs Utilities: $2,000,000 was spent on critical capital repairs to the water treatment plant and waste water treatment facility.

Furthermore, $5.5 million has been earmarked specifically for stormwater rehabilitation Citywide, with work expected to start in 2024. The total amount allocated for infrastructure projects is $19 million.

Finally, there were also numerous reallocations, amendments, and contingencies outlined for various sub-projects within the city infrastructure.