FL S0146

Authorizes each county to create an independent special district by ordinance to provide countywide funding for senior services, with district boundaries coterminous with county boundaries.

Requires voter approval by majority vote to establish the district and levy ad valorem taxes not exceeding 0.5 mills on assessed property values; district must comply with statutory filing and fiscal requirements.

Establishes a 10-member governing council consisting of four permanent representatives from state and local agencies, two members appointed by the county (one county commissioner, one Florida League of Cities representative), and four members appointed by the Governor for 4-year terms.

Grants the council authority to provide preventive, developmental, and rehabilitative services to seniors; employ staff; lease or purchase equipment and property; and seek grants and donations; two or more districts may enter cooperative agreements.

Requires the council to prepare annual budgets with millage rates, maintain meeting minutes, file quarterly financial reports, and submit annual reports to the county governing body detailing activities, effectiveness, and future plans; funds collected are intended to improve senior services, not substitute for existing resources.