The School Board of Broward County, Florida Created : December 30, 2013 at 01:11 PM	Meeting: Regular School Board Meeting :  A. Resolutions
7. Resolution Amending The 2005 State Legislative Program And Urging The Florida Legislature To Pass Legislation Ensuring An Adequate Tax Rate And The Maximum Benefits To Broward County Schools From Slot Machines At Pari-Mutuel Facilities In Broward County (ADDED ITEM) March 15, 2005 Status: Pending
Quick Summary / Abstract Adopt Resolution 05-69 amending the 2005 State Legislative Program to urge the Florida Legislature to pass legislation ensuring an adequate tax rate is imposed on the slot machines which will be allowed at Broward pari-mutuel facilities, and ensuring that Broward County School District receives the maximum benefits possible from the allocation of the revenue from these slot machines. See attached Resolution 05-69.   Accordingly, the 2005 State Legislative Program should be amended to address the slot machine revenues, and the Legislature should be urged to set a tax rate of no less than 40%, to ensure that the revenues are distributed to the school districts directly pursuant to the FEFP, and to ensure that Broward, as the contributing county, receives additional revenues. This item is being brought forth by Stephanie Arma Kraft, Esq., School Board Chair. There is no financial impact to passing this Resolution. Requested Action Adopt Resolution 05-69 amending the 2005 State Legislative Program to urge the Florida Legislature to pass legislation ensuring an adequate tax rate is imposed on the slot machines which will be allowed at Broward pari-mutuel facilities, and ensuring that Broward County School District receives the maximum benefits possible from the allocation of the revenue from these slot machines. Summary See attached Resolution 05-69.   Accordingly, the 2005 State Legislative Program should be amended to address the slot machine revenues, and the Legislature should be urged to set a tax rate of no less than 40%, to ensure that the revenues are distributed to the school districts directly pursuant to the FEFP, and to ensure that Broward, as the contributing county, receives additional revenues. This item is being brought forth by Stephanie Arma Kraft, Esq., School Board Chair. School Board Goals Goal 4 - All stakeholders will work together to build a better school system. Financial Impact There is no financial impact to passing this Resolution. Source of Additional Information Maggie Zalamea 754-321-2190 Associated File Attachments Resolution05-69 (Files)   2005LegPlatStatement (Files)   ExecutedCompleteCopy (Files)