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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, September 6, 2016
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Final Public Hearing on the Millage Rates and Budget for the 2016/2017 Fiscal Year (FY) (Business Services Division) Revised Attachment to page 5

  • Adopt the Final 2016/2017 Millage Rates, as Presented
  • Adopt the 2016/2017 Budget, as Presented
  • Approve the Resolution Adopting the Final Millage Rates and Budget
  • Approve the Procedures for Lottery Funds
  • Authorize staff to perform all tasks to insure compliance with F.S. 200.065 Truth in Millage (TRIM)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On August 2, 2016, the First Public Hearing was held to discuss and adopt the FY 2016/2017 proposed millage rates and tentative budget, as advertised in the Tampa Bay Times on Friday July 29, 2016.

In accordance with TRIM requirements, the Board must hold a Final Public Hearing 65-80 days after the Property Appraiser certifies the tax roll to allow for any public discussion.

The proposed millage rate for 2016/2017 is 6.9060 mills, the maximum rate allowed by law.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Establish a strong foundation of financial stewardship
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
The final 2016/2017 millage rates and budget will be established.
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Susan Garcia, Manager of Services and Support, Budget
Gretchen Saunders   Dr. Alberto Vázquez
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270		   Chief of Staff
(813) 272-4986
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20160906_777 (Board Meeting followed by Public Hearing) * Section D Item# 02R