Ord. No. 18-07-1919ORDINANCE NO. 18-07-1919
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO AD
VALOREM TAXATION; AMENDING CHAPTER 18 RELATING TO
TAXATION TO AMEND THE SENIOR CITIZEN EXEMPTION, AD
VALOREM TAX BREAK TO PROVIDE QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS
OVER THE AGE OF 65, WITH AN ANNUAL INCOME UNDER
$20,000 AND HOMESTEAD RESIDENCE WITHIN CITY LIMITS
WITH A $50,000 AD VALOREM TAX BREAD (PRIOR EXEMPTION
WAS FOR $25,000); PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami
pursuant to Article IV, Section 3(A) of the City Charter have the right to levy, assess and
collect all taxes and fees permitted by law, including without limitation, ad valorem
taxes; and,
WHEREAS, the City, pursuant to Article VII of the Florida Constitution, at
section 6(f), may authorize an ad valorem tax break to qualified individuals over the age
of 65, provided those individuals can document legal or equitable title to homestead
property within the City;
WHEREAS, in 2000 the City passed legislation for residents that qualify for a
state created ad valorem tax break for those residents that were able to demonstrate a
household income, which did not exceed $20,000.00, could apply for an additional
homestead exemption of $25,000.00. This additional homestead exemption was made
applicable to all ad valorem tax millage rates levied by the City.
WHEREAS, the Florida Constitution was amended on November 7, 2006, by
State voters to increase the Senior Citizen Exemption up to $50,000;, and
WHEREAS, this property tax - benefit is a local option, which requires the City to
adopt an ordinance under Chapter 166, Florida Statutes, in order for this exemption to
apply to taxes levied within the jurisdictional limits of the City; and,
WHEREAS, House Bill 333 signed into law by Governor Crist on April 9, 2007,
requires that all ordinances implementing this exemption for a jurisdiction must be
delivered to the Property Appraiser by June 1, 2007, for it to be effective for the 2007 tax
year; and,
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WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission desire to assist those residents that
qualify for the ad valorem tax break under Article VII of the Florida Constitution by
adopting the foregoing ordinance recognizing the tax exemption.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Ordinance number 19 -00 -1721, of the City of South Miami is
amended and shall be codified to read as follows:
Chapter 18
18 -11 Additional exemption, for persons 65 years of age age or older.
In accordance with section 6(f), Article VII of the Florida Constitution and § 196.075,
Florida Statutes, any person 65 years of age or over who has legal or equitable title to real
estate located within the City of South Miami, Miami -Dade County, Florida, and
maintains thereon his/her permanent residence, which residence qualifies for and receives
homestead exemption pursuant to section 6(a), Article VII of the Florida Constitution,
and whose household income does not exceed $20,000.00 shall be entitled to make
application for an additional homestead exemption of $50,000.00 $25;990.99. This
additional homestead exemption, if granted, shall be applicable to all ad valorem tax
millage rates levied by the City.
18 -12 Application required.
Every person claiming the additional homestead exemption pursuant to this chapter must
file an application therefore with the Miami -Dade County Property Appraiser no later
than March 1 of each year for which such exemption is claimed. Such application shall
include a sworn statement of household income for all members of the household and
shall be filed on a form prescribed by the Florida Department of Revenue. On or before
June 1 of each year every applicant must file supporting documentation with the property
appraiser. The necessary documentation to be filed with the Florida Department of
Revenue shall include copies of all federal income tax returns, wage and earning
statements, and such other documentation as required by the property appraiser, including
documentation necessary to verify the income received by all of the members of the
household for the prior year.
18 -13 Failure to file application.
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Failure to file the application and sworn statement by March I or failure to file the
required supporting documentation by June I of any given year shall constitute a waiver
of the additional exemption privilege for that year.
18-14 Commencement for additional exemption availability.
This additional exemption shall be available commencing with the year 20007 tax roll,
and the property appraiser may begin accepting applications and sworn statements for the
year 20007 tax roll as soon as the appropriate forms are available from the Florida
Department of Revenue.
18-15 Annual income limitation to be adjusted annually.
Commencing January 1, 20007, each January I thereafter, the $20,000.00 annual
income limitation in this article shall be adjusted annually and applicable as of January I
of that year. The annual income limitation shall be adjusted by the percentage of change
in the average cost-of-living index for the immediately preceding calendar year compared
with the average cost-of-living index for the calendar year immediately prior to that year.
As used herein "index" shall be the average of the monthly consumer-price index figures
for the stated period, for the United States as a whole, issued by the United States
Department of Labor.
Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions
of this ordinance are repealed.
Section 3. This ordinance shall be codified and included in the Code of
Ordinances.
Section 4. If any section, clause, sentence, or phrase of this ordinance is for any
reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the holding
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon enactment.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of 2007.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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READ AND APPROVED AS TQ FORM:
Luis R. Figueredo,
Nagin Gallop Figueredo, P.A.
Office of City Attorney
1" Reading — 5 /1 / 0 7
2nd Reading 6/5/07
COMMISSION VOTE:
5-0
Mayor Feliu:
Yea
Vice Mayor Wiscombe:
Yea
Commissioner Birts:
Yea
Commissioner Beckman:
Yea
Commissioner Palmer:
Yea
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
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To: The Honorable Mayor Feliu and Members of the City Commission
Via: Yvonne S. McKinley, City Manager
From: Eliza Rassi
Finance Director
Date: April 27,2007 Agenda Item No.:
Subject: Ordinance to increase the Senior Citizen Exemption from $25,000.00 to $50,000.00 as
amended on November 7, 2006 by State voters. This tax benefit is a local option, which
requires the County and each City to adopt on ordinance under Chapter 125 or 166,
Florida Statutes, and as signed into law by Governor Christ, (1113 333), on April 09, 2007,
and where all ordinances implemented must be delivered to the Property Appraisers office
by June 1, 2007
Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE AD VALOREM TAXATION;
AMENDING CHAPTER 18 RELATING TO TAXATION TO AMEND THE SENIOR
CITIZEN EXEMPTION, AD VALOREM TAX BREAK TO PROVIDE QUALIFIED
INDIVIDUALS OVER THE AGE OF 65, WITH AN ANNUAL INCOME UNDER
$20,000 AND HOMESTEAD RESIDENCE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS WITH A
$50,000. AD VALOREM TAX BREAK (PRIOR EXEMPTION WAS FOR $25,000);
PROVIDING FOR SEVERALBILITY, ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Cost: The Miami Dade County Property Appraiser's Office advised us that the City
currently has 183 properties with the Senior Exemption. The cost of the current
$25,000.00 Senior Exemption reduces Ad Valorem by $26,906.00 therefore upon
doubling the exemption to $50,000.00 the reduction of Ad Valorem dollars would
equate to $53,812.00 using the current Millage rate of 5.881 per $,1000.00 of
taxable value
Backup Documentation:
❑ Proposed Ordinance
❑ Miami-Dade Department of Property Appraisal Letter Dated April 10, 2007.
MIAMI
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
MMIS
. DEPARTMENT OF PROPERTY APPRAISAL
ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
April 10, 2007
ReceIVED
APR 12 2OU7
FINANCE DEPT
RE: Limited Income Senior Citizen Exemption Ordinances for 2007
To Whom It May Concern:
The Florida Constitution was amended on November 7, 2006, bk.State voters to increase the h
Senior Citizen Exemption up to $50,000. This property tax - benefit is a local option, which i
requires the County and each City to adopt an ordinance under Chapter 125 or 166, Florida
Statutes, in order for this exemption to apply to taxes levied in your jurisdiction. House Bill 333
signed into law by Governor Crist on April 9, 2007, requires that all ordinances implementing
this exemption for a jurisdiction must be delivered to the Property Appraiser by June 1, 2007, for
it to be effective for the 2007 tax year. This June 1 deadline only applies to the 2007 tax year.
Senior ordinances adopted in subsequent tax years must be delivered to the Property Appraiser
by December I 't of the year prior to the year the exemption will take effect [Ref. 196.075 (6)). 1 .
To a * nsure that ordinances passing the Senior Citizen Exemption are properly delivered, please
forward a copy by June 1, 2007 to:
Miami-Dadd County, Property Appraisal Department
ATTN: Debbie Hynes
111 NW First Street, Suite 710
Miami, FL 33128-1984
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call Debbie Hynes at 305-375-4004'
Sincerely,
Marcus Saiz de la Mora
Acting Property Appraiser
Miami-Dade County
III NW 1ST STREET, SUITS 720 - MIAMI, FLORIDA - 33128
PHONE: (305) 375-4382 - FAX: (305) 375-3024
WEB SITE: WW1V.M1AM?nAnR.r,0V/PA
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111 NW I st Street - Suite 710
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY given thitt the City Commission of the City of
South Miami, Florida, will conduct Public Hearings at its regular City
Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 15, 2007 beginning at
7:30 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers, 6130 Sunset Drive, to
consider the following items: '
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO
AMENDING SECTION. 8A OF THE CITYS CODE OF
ORDINANCES ENTITLED*CODE OF ETHICS' TO INCLUDE A
NEW SECTION EIA-2, WHICH SECTION SHALL BE ENTITLED:
'CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ALL PUBLIC OFFICIALS%
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, AMENDING
SECTION 2114.4(A)(2) ENTITLED 'OFF-STREET PARKING
REQUIREMENTS' OF _-THE SOUTH MIAMI LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE THE PRO-
VISIONS ALLOWING FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE CREDIT-
ING OF ON-STREET PARKING SPACES AS REQUIRED
PARKING SPACES FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT; PROVID-
ING FOR SEVERABILITY, ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT, AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, AMENDING SEC-
TION 20-8.8(D) ENTITLED -GARAGES IN MU-5 '.,OF.THE
SOUTH MIAMI LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE IN ORDER TO
CLARIFY PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE LOCATION OF
PARKING GARAGES IN DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS; PRO-
VIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT,
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. - . — I a
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY commissioW
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO
THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AMENDING REGULA-
TIONS PERTAINING TO BONUSES AND PARKING REDUC-
TIONS IN THE TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT DIS-
TRICT AND IN THE HOMETOWN OVERLAY ZONE IN ORDER
TO REQUIRE APPROVAL BY A FouRtFiFTHS VOTE OF THE
CITY COMMISSION AND SUSPENDING CERTAIN PROVI-
SIONS THAT ALLOW FOR THE REDUCTION OF REQUIRED
PARKING SPACES, FOR A PERIOD OF NINE MONTHS,
THEREBY ENABLING THE CITY TO EVALUATE RECOM-
MENDATIONS OF THE ZONING TASK FORCE, PARKING
BOARD, AND THE PLANNING BOARD PERTAINING TO THE
REDUCTION OF REQUIRED PARKING SPACES AND TO
PREPARE NECESSARY AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING THAT
ORDINANCES OR SECTIONS THEREOF IN CONFLICT
SHALL NOT BE IN FORCE AND EFFECT DURING THIS TIME
PERIOD; PROVIDING FOR SEVEWILrry, ORDINANCES IN.
CONFLICT, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR-AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO
AMENDING CHAPTER 14 ENTITLED 'EMERGENCY MAN-
AGEMENT;* CREATING SECTION 14-5.1 ENTITLED WATER
CONSERVATION AND EMERGENCY WATER RESTRICTION
ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT
AND POLICE ENFORCEMENT OF EMERGENCY WATER RE-
STRICTION DECLARATIONS ISSUED BY THE SOUTH FLOR-
IDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR PO-
LICE ENFORCEMENT VIA CRIMINAL PROCESS OF STATE
LAW; AND DIVISION OF CODE COMPLIANCE ENFORCE-
MENT THROUGH THE CITY'S CIVIL CITATION SYSTEM UN-
DER SECTION 2-21, OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANC-
ES; PROVIDING FOR FINES AND APPEAL PROCESS; PRO-
VIDING FOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT, CODIFICATION,
SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSI(
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING'
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES; AMENDING SEC.2-26.8
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, ENTITILED "BUDGET AND
NANCE COMMITTEE; AMENDING MEMBERSHIP TEF
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY-, PROVIDING FOR OR
NANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTI
DATE.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSI
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING
THE AD VALOREM TAXATION,"AMENDING CHAPTER 181
LATING TO TAXATION TO AMEND THE SENIOR CITIZEN I
EMPTION, AD VALOREM TAX BREAK TO PROVIDE OU/
RED INDIVIDUALS OVER THE AGE OF 65, WITH AN ANNL
INCOME UNDER $20,000 AND HOMESTEAD RESIDEN
WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS WITH A $50,000. AD VALOR
TAX BREAK (PRIOR EXEMPTION WAS FOR $25,000); Pf
VIDING FOR SEVERALBILITY, ORDINANCES IN CONFU
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSI
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING T,
REQUEST PURSUANT TO SECTION 20 -7Z1 OF THE U
DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS FO
MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN THE -SR(HO-C
SPECIALITY RETAIL (HOMETOWN DISTRICT OVERT
ZONING DISTRICT TO PERMIT SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS
SECTIONS 20-7.88, 20-7.108, 20-7.11 IN ORDER TO: (1:
LOW A TOTAL LOT COVERAGE OF 85% OR 26,833 SOU
FEET WHICH EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM 60% LOT CON
AGE ON SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY AND THE MAXIMUM
LOT COVERAGE ON SW 74th STREET;'(2) ALLOW A BL
ING TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED BUILE
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF 20,000 SQUARE FEET; (3) ALLC
CURB CUT TO BE LOCATED ON SW 59th COURT WHICl-
CATION IS NOT SHOWN ON THE HOMETOWN DISTI
REGULATING PLAN; ALL FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY
CATED AT 59615-70 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY PROVE
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR ORDINANCE
CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMIS;
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA PURSUANT
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 20-5.19(E)(3)
QUESTING THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIRCATE.OF APF
PRIATENESS FOR A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE LO,
ED AT 6202 MILLER ROAD WITHIN AN RS-3(HP-OV), F
DENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY (HISTORIC PRESERVA-
OVERLAY) ZONING DISTRICT (CAMBRIDGE LAWNS
TORIC DISTRICT) IN ORDER TO PERMIT EXTERIOR RE
VATION AND EXPANSION OF SECOND FLOOR; AND I
SUANT TO SECTION 20-4.11(0) IN CONJUNCTION V
THE CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS A REAL
TO: (1) GRANT A VARIANCE FROM SECTION 20-3.5(E
ALLOW FOR LOT COVERAGE TO BE 38% WHERE A tv
MUM 30% IS PERMITTED; (2) GRANT A VARIANCE F1
SECTION 20-3.5(E) TO ALLOW A SIDE STREET SETBAC
7 FOR THE FIRST FLOOR AND 12 FEET FOR THE SEC
FLOOR WHERE 15 FEET IS REQUIRED FOR BOTH F
AND SECOND FLOORS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DA
If you have any Inquiries an the above Items please contac
Clerk's office at: 305-663-6340
ALL interested parties are invited to attend and will be heard
Maria M. Menendez, CMC
City Clerk
Pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.0105. the City hereby advise
tic that N a person decides to appeal any decision made by it
Agency or Commission with respect to any matter considered at
Ing or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, at
such purpose, affected person may need to ensure that a verbal
of the proceedings is made which record includes the testimorr,
dence upon which the appeal is to be based.
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COURTESY NOTICE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA
On Tuesday, June 5, 2007, beginning at 7:3D p.m., in the City Commission Chambers, 6130
Sunset Drive, the City Commission will hold Public Hearings to consider the following items:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 20- 8.8(0) ENTITLED "GARAGES IN MU -5 " OF
THE SOUTH MIAMI LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE IN ORDER TO CLARIFY PROVISIONS
RELATED TO THE LOCATION OF PARKING GARAGES IN DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS,
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AMENDING
REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO BONUSES AND PARKING REDUCTIONS IN THE TRANSIT
ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND IN THE HOMETOWN OVERLAY ZONE IN
ORDER TO REQUIRE APPROVAL BY A FOURIFIFTHS VOTE OF THE CITY COMMISSION
AND SUSPENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS THAT ALLOW FOR THE REDUCTION OF
REQUIRED PARKING SPACES, FOR A PERIOD OF NINE MONTHS, THEREBY ENABLING
THE CITY TO EVALUATE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ZONING TASK FORCE, PARKING
BOARD, AND THE PLANNING BOARD PERTAINING TO THE REDUCTION OF REQUIRED
PARKING SPACES AND TO PREPARE NECESSARY AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING THAT
ORDINANCES OR SECTIONS THEREOF IN CONFLICT SHALL NOT BE IN FORCE AND
EFFECT DURING THIS TIME PERIOD.
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO AMENDING CHAPTER 14 ENTITLED 'EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT;" CREATING SECTION 14.5.1 ENTITLED WATER CONSERVATION AND
EMERGENCY WATER RESTRICTION ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING FOR CODE
ENFORCEMENT AND POLICE ENFORCEMENT OF EMERGENCY WATER RESTRICTION
DECLARATIONS ISSUED BY THE SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT;
PROVIDING FOR POLICE ENFORCEMENT VIA CRIMINAL PROCESS OF STATE LAW; AND
DIVISION OF CODE COMPLIANCE ENFORCEMENT THROUGH THE CITY'S CIVIL CITATION
SYSTEM UNDER SECTION 2 -21, OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING
FOR FINES AND APPEAL PROCESS.
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES; AMENDING SEC.2 -26.8 OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, ENTITILED -BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE;
AMENDING MEMBERSHIP TERM. _
`AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE AD VALOREM TAXATION; AMENDING CHAPTER 18
RELATING TO TAXATION TO AMEND THE SENIOR CITIZEN EXEMPTION, AD VALOREM
TAX BREAK TO PROVIDE QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS OVER THE AGE OF 65, WITH AN
ANNUAL INCOME UNDER $20,000 AND HOMESTEAD RESIDENCE WITHIN THE CITY
LIMITS WITH A $50,000. AD VALOREM TAX BREAK (PRIOR EXEMPTION WAS FOR j
$25,000),
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO AMENDING SECTION BA OF THE CITY'S CODE OF
ORDINANCES ENTITLED "CODE OF ETHICS" TO INCLUDE A NEW SECTION 8A -2,
WHICH SECTION SHALL BE ENTITLED: "CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ALL PUBLIC
OFFICIALS "PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CRY OF SOUTH
MIAMI, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING INTERIM DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS APPLICABLE
TO DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS FOR SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES;
AUTHORIZING THE COMPLETION OF A STUDY RELATING TO "MC MANSIONS" STAYING
ALL RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION OF TWO -STORY HOMES FOR ATHREE (3) MONTH
PERIOD TO COMPLETE THE STUDY AND ANALYSIS OF THE SITUATION; PROVIDING FOR
A WAIVER OF THE CONSTRUCTION STAY AFTER REVIEW BY ERPB AND CITY
COMMISSION; PROVIDING CRITERIA FOR WAIVER PROCESS; AND EXPANDING THE
POWERS OF THE ERPB BY AMENDING SUBSECTION 20- 6.1(C)(3)(1); PROVIDING
SEVERABILTTY ORDINANCE IN CONFLICT, AND AN; EFFECTIVE DATE
A RESOLUTION RELATING TO A REQUEST PURSUANT TO SECTION 20 -7.51 OF THE
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS FOR A MIXED USE
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN THE "SR(HD -OV)" SPECIALITY RETAIL (HOMETOWN
DISTRICT OVERLAY) ZONING DISTRICT TO PERMIT SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS IN ORDER
TO: (1) ALLOW A TOTAL LOT COVERAGE OF 85% OR 26,833 SQUARE FEET WHICH
EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM 60% LOT COVERAGE ON SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY AND THE
MAXIMUM 50% LOT COVERAGE ON SW 74th STREET; (2) ALLOW A BUILDING TO
EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED BUILDING SQUARE FOOTAGE OF 20,OOD SQUARE
FEET; (3) ALLOW A CURB CUTTO BE LOCATED ON SW 591h COURT WHICH LOCATION
IS NOT SHOWN ON THE HOMETOWN DISTRICT REGULATING PLAN; ALL FOR
PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 5956 -70 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
FOR A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 6202 MILLER ROAD WITHIN AN RS-
3(HP -OV), RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY (HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY) ZONING
DISTRICT (CAMBRIDGE LAWNS HISTORIC DISTRICT) IN ORDER TO PERMIT EXTERIOR
RENOVATION AND EXPANSION OF SECOND FLOOR; AND A REQUEST TO: (1) GRANT A
VARIANCE FROM SECTION 20.3.5(q to allow for LOT COVERAGE TO BE 38% WHERE
A MAXIMUM 301/6 IS PERMITTED; (2) TO ALLOW A SIDE STREET SETBACK OF 7 FOR
THE FIRST FLOOR AND 12 FEET FOR THE SECOND FLOOR WHERE 15 FEET IS
REQUIRED FOR BOTH FIRSTAND SECOND FLOORS.
If you have any inquiries on the above Items please contact the City Clerk's office at
305.663.6326.
ALL Interested parties are invited to offend and will be heard.
Maria M. Menendez, CMC
City Clerk
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The Meeting Place: Nonsectarian
group for mature singles interested
in meeting new people; various times
0 [alarms. Ushuaia,
and days; Church of the Little
Flower, 1270 Anastasia Ave., Coral
Gables; Parish Center, free. Call Nick
De Martino at 305- 667 -0238 or
Maria at 305- 485 -9994.
Original Singles Mingles: Group
hosts weekly events and socials for
singles in Miami -Dade and Broward
counties. For more information, call
954. 260 -4106.
Our Lady of the Lakes: Meets twice a
month at various restaurants for din-
ner and other activities for singles 35
and older. 305-883-0579 or
305-556-2202, ext. 505.
Parents Without Partners: Activities
for single parent families including
dances and classes; 12256 SW 126th
St., West Miami -Dade; cost varies.
305 - 251 -2819:
o Dance for singles with DJ musical
requests: 9 p.m: i a.m. Saturdays;
$10,$8 members;
• Country dance for adults: B -11 p.m.
every other Friday; $7:
9 All ages line dance class: 7:45 -10
p.m. Tuesdays; $5, free for kids 16
and under.
Professional and Living In Miami,
Single (PALMS): Social group for
ages 25-45. Offers various network-
ing gatherings and activities
throughout the Miami area, including
happy hours, cultural and sporting
events. Call 786 -6B3 -0223 or
305. 318.1941.
Enroll the kids at a unique Summer Camp at the beautiful Deering Estate at
Cutler. Children, ages 6 to 13, will have fun learning about South Florida
history, archeology and our unique ecosystem. It's a day camp like no other?
Session 1: June 4 - 15
Session II: June 18 - 29
Session III: July 2 - 13 (No camp
on July 4)
Session IV: July 16 - 27
Session V: July 30 - August 10s
$300 per child per session
(except Session III: $270)
_. -ei =Alm
Registration is required.
Before & after care available.
To register or for more information,"
call 305 - 235 -1668 ext 233
16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33157
ma
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Miami -Dade Parks provides cultural and recreational experiences for persons with disobli ties. Call 3051557848
(V/TDO) to request materials in accessible format, information on access for persons with disabilities and a sign
language interpreter (request 7 days in advance).
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EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 13-07-1914
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA,
RELATING TO AD VALOREM TAXATION; AMENDING CHAPTER 18
RELATING TO TAXATION TO AMEND THE SENIOR CITIZEN
EXEMPTION, AD VALOREM TAX BREAK TO PROVIDE QUALIFIED
INDIVIDUALS OVER THE AGE OF 65, WITH AN ANNUAL INCOME
UNDER $20,000 AND HOMESTEAD RESIDENCE WITHIN CITY
LIMITS WITH A $50,000 AD VALOREM TAX BREAK (PRIOR
EXEMPTION WAS FOR $25,000); PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami
pursuant to Article IV, Section 3(A) of the City Charter have the right to levy, assess and
collect all taxes and fees permitted by law, including without limitation, ad valorem
taxes; and,
WHEREAS, the City, pursuant to Article VII of the Florida Constitution, at
section 6(f), may authorize an ad valorem tax break to qualified individuals over the age
of 65, provided those individuals can document legal or equitable title to homestead
property within the City;
WHEREAS, in 2000 the City passed legislation for residents that qualify for a
state created ad valorem tax break for those residents that were able to demonstrate a
household income, which did not exceed $20,000.00, could apply for an additional
homestead exemption of $25,000.00. This additional homestead exemption, was made
applicable to all ad valorem tax millage rates levied by the City.
WHEREAS, the Florida Constitution was amended on November 7, 2006, by
State voters to increase the Senior Citizen Exemption up to $50,000; and
WHEREAS, this property tax - benefit is a local option, which requires the City to
adopt an ordinance under Chapter 166, Florida Statutes, in order for this exemption to
apply to taxes levied within the jurisdictional limits of the City; and,
WHEREAS, House Bill 333 signed into law by Governor Crist on April 9, 2007,
requires that all ordinances implementing this exemption for a jurisdiction must be
delivered to the Property Appraiser by June 1, 2007, for it to be effective for the 2007 tax
year; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to enact this ordinance on an emergency basis due to
the time constraints imposed by House Bill 333 and the property of persons who would
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benefit from this exemption would be adversely affected by any delay inasmuch as they
would not qualify for the additional exemption for 2007 if the instant ordinance is not
adopted and transmitted to the Miami Dade County Property Appraiser to June 1,
2007;and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission desire to assist those residents that
qualify for the ad valorem tax break under Article V11 of the Florida Constitution by
adopting the foregoing ordinance recognizing the tax exemption.
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Section 1. Ordinance number 19-00-1721, of the City of South Miami is
amended and shall be codified to read as follows:
Chapter 18
18-11 Additional exemption for persons 65 years of age or older.
In accordance with section 6(f), Article VII of the Florida Constitution and § 196.075,
Florida Statutes, any person 65 years of age or over who has legal or equitable title to real
estate located within the City of South Miami, Miami -Dade County, Florida, and
maintains thereon his/her permanent residence, which residence qualifies for and receives
homestead exemption pursuant to section 6(a), Article VII of the Florida Constitution,
and whose household income does not exceed $20,000.00 shall be entitled to make
application for an additional homestead exemption of $50,000.00 $25,000.00. This
additional homestead exemption, if granted, shall be applicable to all ad valorem tax
millage rates levied by the City.
18-12 Application required.
Every person claiming the additional homestead exemption pursuant to this chapter must
file an application therefore with the Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser no later
than March I of each year for which such exemption is claimed. Such application shall
include a sworn statement of household income for all members of the household and
shall be filed on a fon-n prescribed by the Florida Department of Revenue. On or before
June I of each year every applicant must file supporting documentation with the property
appraiser. The necessary documentation to be filed with the Florida Department of
Revenue shall include copies of all federal income tax returns, wage and earning
statements, and such other documentation as required by the property appraiser, including
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P9. 3 of Ord. No. 13-07-1914
documentation necessary to verify the income received by all of the members of the
household for the prior year.
18-13 Failure to file application.
Failure to file the application and sworn statement by March 1 or failure to file the
required supporting documentation by June I of any given year shall constitute a waiver
of the additional exemption privilege for that year.
18-14 Commencement for additional exemption availability.
This additional exemption shall be available commencing with the year 20007 tax roll,
and the property appraiser may begin accepting applications and sworn statements for the
year 20007 tax roll as soon as the appropriate forms are available from the Florida
Department of Revenue.
18-15 Annual income limitation to he adjusted annually.
Commencing January 1, 20007, and each January I thereafter, the $20,000.00 annual
income limitation in this article shall be adjusted annually and applicable as of January I
of that year. The annual income limitation shall be adjusted by the percentage of change
in the average cost-of-living index for the immediately preceding calendar year compared
with the average cost-of-living index for the calendar year immediately prior to that year.
As used herein "index" shall be the average of the monthly consumer-price index figures
for the stated period, for the United States as a whole, issued by the United States
Department of Labor.
Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions
of this ordinance are repealed.
Section 3. This ordinance shall be codified and included in the Code of
Ordinances.
Section 4. If any section, clause, sentence, or phrase of this ordinance is for any
reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the holdina,
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. Z171
Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon enactment.
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Pg. 4 of Ord. No. 13-07-1914
PASSED AND ADOPTED this: day of 2007.
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ATTEST: APPROVED:
CI,T;'Y' CLERK
57—
MAYOR
1" Reading — 56 07
2nd Reading _ 5/22/07
COMMISSION VOTE: 5-0
AND APPROWD AS TO Mayor Feliu: Yea
Vice Mayor Wiscombe: Yea
Commissioner Birts: Yea
Figueredo, Commissioner Beckman: Yea
Nagin Gallop Figueredo, P.A. Commissioner Palmer: Yea
Office of City Attorney
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MIAMBN MIAMI-DADE couNTy
IMEW DEPARTMENT OF PROPERTY APPRAISAL
T>dh-iB 4V&— E-y a s ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
April 10, 2007 RECeiveo
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FINA CE DEPT.
RE: Limited Income Senior Citizen Exemption Ordinances for 2007
To Whom It May Concern:
The Florida Constitution was amended on November 7, 2006, bk.State voters to increase the
Senior Citizen Exemption up to $50,000. This property taxbenefit is a local option, which
requires the County and each City to adopt an ordinance under Chapter 125 or 166, Florida
Statutes, in order for this exemption to apply to taxes levied in your jurisdiction. House Bill 333
signed into law by Governor Cdst on April 9, 2007, requires that all ordinances implementing
this exemption for a jurisdiction must be delivered to the Property Appraiser by June 1, 2007, for
it to be effective for the 2007 tax year. This June 1 deadline only applies to the 2007 tax year.
Senior ordinances adopted in subsequent tax years must be delivered to the Property Appraiser
by December 1 st of the year prior to the year the exemption will take effect [Ref. 196.075 (6)].
To e , nsure that ordinances passing the Senior Citizen Exemption are properly delivered, please
forward a copy by June 1, 2007 to:
Miami-Dad6 County,Property Appraisal Department
ATTN: Debbie Hynes
111 NW First Street, Suits 710
Miami, FL. 33128-1984
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call Debbie Hynes at 305-375-4004.'
Sincerely,
Marcus Salz de la Mora
Acting Property Appraiser
Miami-Dade County
III NW 13T STREET, SUITE 710 - MIAMI, FLORIDA - 33128
PHONE: (305) 375-4392 - FAX- (305) 375-3024
WEB SITE: Xj-1V,M1 AMID Ant; ---
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Property Appraisal
111 NW I St Street - Suite 710
Miami Florida 33128-1984
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City of South Miami.
Attn: Eliza Rassi
6130 Sunset Diive
South Xiami.Fl 33143
HORACE G. FELIU
MAYOR
May 18, 2007
City Commission
c/o Maria M. Menendez, City Clerk
6130 Sunset Drive
City of South Miami 33143
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami, Florida 33143-5093
Tel: (305) 668-2484• Fax: (305) 663-6348
e-mail: horacefeliu@bellsouth.net
Re: Calling _a Special Meeting: Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Honorable Members of the City Commission:
This is to notify all of you that I am hereby calling a Special Meeting of the City
Commission for Tuesday, May 22, 2007 starting at 6:30 p.m., in the City Commission
Chamber. The purpose of this meeting is to address the ordinance relating to "senior
citizens exemption" which is time sensitive and needs adoption before June 1St. The city
attorney has prepared an "emergency ordinance" so that we can meet the June I'
deadline. Enclosed please find the package for Tuesday the 22 nd
Sincerely,
Horace G. Feliu, Mayor r.
Signed BCD)
\'ibOi�ja M. Menendez, City Clerk
(As per directions from Mayor Feliu through City Manager McKinley.
The Mayor is presently out of town)
Cc: Yvonne Soler-McKinley, City Manager
Luis Figueredo, City Attorney
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