HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024 AgreementAGREEMENT FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS FOR SOLED
WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES NON -AD
VALOREM ASSESSMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN
AND THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
This Agreement for Reimbursement of Costs associated with a solid waste collection and
disposal services non -ad valorem assessment (hereinafter "Agreement") is made as of
Feb. 14, 2024 by and between the CITY OF SEBASTIAN (hereinafter called "City") and
the INDIAN RIVER COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR (hereinafter called "Tax Collector").
In consideration of the agreements, covenants and conditions hereinafter set forth, the City
and Tax Collector agree as follows:
1. Scone of Agreement.
a. The City of Sebastian has previously established its intent to use the uniform method
for collecting non -ad valorem special assessments for the cost of providing solid
waste collection and disposal services to properties within the incorporated area of
the City by its Resolution R-23-37 adopted on December 13,2023. A copy of this
Resolution was mailed to the Florida Department of Revenue, the Tax Collector and
the Indian River County Property Appraiser prior to January 10, 2024.
b. The Tax Collector agrees annually to carry out her duties in utilizing the uniform
method for the levy, collection, and enforcement of non -ad valorem assessments as set
out in Florida Statute 197.3632 for the City of Sebastian solid waste collection and
disposal services special assessments.
2. Compensation.
a. The City agrees to reimburse the Tax Collector for necessary administrative costs
incurred by the Tax Collector in implementing assessments for the City's solid waste
collection and disposal services, utilizing the uniform method for the levy, collection,
and enforcement of such non -ad valorem assessments, including, but not limited to,
those costs associated with personnel, forms, supplies, data processing, computer
equipment, postage, and programming.
b. The City will reimburse the Tax Collector for the necessary administrative costs of
collecting non -ad valorem assessments, in an amount not to exceed two percent (2%) of the
amount of special assessments collected and remitted to the City.
c. Concurrent with each remittance to the City, the Tax Collector shall automatically deduct
an amount not to exceed two percent (2%) of the amount of special assessments collected
by and remitted to the City. The remittance schedule shall be determined by the Tax
Collector and shall vary depending upon the time of year of each remittance.
3. Term.
a. This Agreement shall be implemented upon the levy of the aforementioned solid waste
collection and disposal services non -ad valorem assessment by the City Council of the City
of Sebastian by resolution adopted at a public hearing.
b. This Agreement shall be renewed automatically for each subsequent fiscal year unless
terminated in writing by the City or terminated in writing by the Tax Collector no later than
sixty (60) days prior to the September 15 standard due date each year for the non -ad
valorem assessment roll.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed this Agreement as of the day and
year first above written.
ATTEST:
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Ed Dodd, Mayor
Approved as to form and egal sufficiency:
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