FL S1458

Authorizes use of local government infrastructure surtax proceeds to purchase land to reduce impacts of additional development on hurricane clearance times.

Expands definition of allowable "infrastructure" costs to include all professional and related costs required to bring public facilities into service, not just design and engineering costs.

Defines "public facilities" to include facilities with the same meaning as in statutes 163.3164(38), 163.3221(13), and 189.012(5), regardless of whether owned by the local taxing authority or another governmental entity.

Allows surtax proceeds, accrued interest, and bond proceeds to be used for the expanded infrastructure purposes and land acquisition authorized by the amendment.

Effective date: July 1, 2016.