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DE HB232
Bill
Status
6/29/2023
Primary Sponsor
Stell Parker Selby
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AI Summary
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Raises the competitive bidding threshold for City contracts from $25,000 to $50,000.
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Adds exceptions to competitive bidding requirements for contracts previously competitively bid by the State or Sussex County, and for cooperative or joint purchasing agreements.
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Allows the City to either appoint a qualified assessor or utilize Sussex County property assessments instead of maintaining a City Assessor position.
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Increases the tax collection cap from $3,500,000 to either 0.5% of full assessed property value or $5,000,000, whichever is greater.
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Clarifies the City's authority to borrow money and issue bonds for purchasing real estate.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of Lewes.
Last Action
Defeated By House. Votes: 25 YES 15 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT
6/29/2023