§ 17-356. Special assessments.

(a)

The governing body shall have the right, power and authority to levy special assessments against the taxable benefited real property within the St. George Island Unit (excluding incorporated areas) to provide funds for the purpose of the Dog Island Unit.

(b)

Except for the initial assessment established by this division, all special assessments shall require a majority vote of all of the property owners in the unit.

(c)

The rate of such assessments shall be reasonable and shall be fixed by a resolution of the governing body based upon the determination of the governing body as to the benefit of real property.

(d)

The rate of such assessments shall be set by reference to the acreage and use of the land in questions in accordance with the amount of benefit received by the property in question.

(e)

The resolution passed August 18, 2009 shall remain in force and affect until the governing body shall, after the election required by subsection (b) above, adopt a resolution fixing the rate of assessment, a copy of which is on file with the county.

(Ord. No. 2013-1, 1-15-13)