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DE HB154

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/2/2011

Primary Sponsor

George Bunting

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Origin

House of Representatives

146th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends paragraph (a)(30) of Section 31 of the Town of Millville's charter to revise the real estate tax levy limit from a fixed dollar amount of $250,000 to a percentage-based limit of 3% of total assessed value of all taxable real estate and improvements.

  • Maintains an exception allowing unlimited taxation of real estate for payment of interest on and principal of bonded indebtedness, whether previously or subsequently incurred.

  • Allows the Town of Millville to accommodate future growth and budgetary needs without requiring additional charter amendments, as the current tax rate of 0.5% has reached the previous fixed dollar limit.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Millville, Chapter 217, Volume 24, Laws Of Delaware, As Amended, Entitled "an Act To Reincorporate The Town Of Millville" To Amend Paragraph (a)(30) Of Section 31, Enumeration Of Powers.

Last Action

Stricken

6/16/2011

Committee Referrals

Administration6/2/2011

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