§ 2-2-254. Millage dedicated.

(a)

There is hereby dedicated to fund additional services and programs for abused, neglected, economically disadvantaged or at-risk children an amount equal to not less than one-twentieth ( 1/20 ) of a mill in 1991 which amount shall increase annually to one-third ( 1/3 ) of a mill in 1995 and thereafter, which shall be based upon the taxable value of all land in Manatee County.

(b)

The amount of revenue to be generated by the dedicated millage shall be reported to the advisory board by the director as soon as reasonably possible after the property appraiser certifies the tax roll and shall be accounted for by the clerk separate and apart from all other county funds.

(c)

The annual increase between 1991 and 1995 shall be based upon approximately equal incremental increases as finally determined by the county after considering the recommendations of the advisory board.

(d)

The dedicated millage shall not replace or supplant existing funding and may be expended only for funding additional programs and services for children, and in particular, early childhood intervention programs in accordance with the provisions of this article.

(e)

Any funds derived from the dedicated millage not used during any fiscal year and all interest earned on such funds shall be accounted for and used only for the purposes established in this article for the dedicated millage.

(Ord. No. 91-42, § 4, 7-9-91)