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DRAFT_ <br /> Mr. Clifton reported chat the deadline for introducing local bills is March <br />2?. To meet th£s deadline, he had asked Senator Fletcher L. Harcsell, Jr. <br />(County A~orney) ~o draft a locR1 bill au~horiztn§ a local option sales. ~ax and <br />a one percent land transfer tax, subject to approval of a local referendum, and <br />with a sunset provision of 10 years. A copy of the draft legislation w£11 be <br />forwarded to the local boards for their review and comment as soon as it £s <br />prepared. <br /> <br /> There was general discussion by those present regardin~ the following <br />issues: local option sales tax and its impact on local businesses, land transfer <br />tax, impact fees and the development of an adequate public facilities ordinance. <br /> <br /> To pursue the proposed legislation, Representative Richard Moore stated the <br />need for the entire local legislative delegation to be involved in the process <br />and for all local boards to support the proposed legislation. He also expressed <br />concern regarding a method for the equitable distribution of funds between the <br />two school systems. ~ <br /> <br />Mr. Marshall advised that the non-revenue recommendations could be pursued <br />by staff upon direction by their respective boards. He indicated that the County <br />could address the zontng/rezoning issues within 60 to 90 days. However, the __ <br />development and adoption of an adequate public facilities ordinance would require = <br />six months to one year. <br /> <br /> There being no further business to come before the Board, Chair Casper <br />adjourned the meeting at 8:35 P.M. -- <br /> <br />Clerk to the Board <br /> <br /> <br />