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Project Update – October 2009

In April 2008, the Sarasota County Commission approved the maintenance dredge construction contract with Energy Resources, Inc., from Chesterfield, Missouri. Construction began in June 2008 and was completed within two weeks. Disposal of the dredged sediment at the Sarasota county landfill and restoration of the dewatering site was completed in August 2008.

At a Dec. 9, 2008, public hearing, the county commission approved Ordinance 2008-123, which updated the legal sketch and description of the project unit, revised the definition of project unit and introduced a definition for funding district. The commission also approved a resolution declaring a notice of intent for the levy, collection and enforcement of non-ad valorem assessments to pay for the maintenance dredge project. In addition, following the public hearing, the commission approved agreements with the Sarasota County Property Appraiser and Tax Collector for the respective levy and collection of the non-ad valorem assessments.

At a June 10, 2009 public hearing, staff presented the county commission with the initial rate resolution and estimated assessment amounts. The commission unanimously approved the resolution. The assessments were finalized during the September 2009 budget meetings and the first of ten annual assessments appeared on the November 2009 tax bill.