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DE HB232

Bill

Status

Failed

6/29/2023

Primary Sponsor

Stell Parker Selby

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Origin

House of Representatives

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Raises the competitive bidding threshold for City contracts from $25,000 to $50,000.

  • Adds exceptions to competitive bidding requirements for contracts previously competitively bid by the State or Sussex County, and for cooperative or joint purchasing agreements.

  • Allows the City to either appoint a qualified assessor or utilize Sussex County property assessments instead of maintaining a City Assessor position.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Administration6/15/2023

Full Bill Text

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