Sec. 122-2201. - Authority.

This Article is adopted pursuant to the provisions of F.S. § 125.01 and F.S. ch. 200, and other applicable provisions of Law.

(Ord. No. 2006-56, § 1)

Sec. 122-2202. - Creation of the municipal service taxing unit.

There is hereby created and established the Rock Road Improvement Municipal Service Taxing Unit hereinafter referred to as the "MSTU". The properties within the municipal service taxing unit and its boundaries are as described on the attached composite Exhibit "A-1," which is incorporated by reference. The following properties, which were previously located within the MSTU's boundaries, are expressly identified as outside of the amended boundaries of the MSTU as stated in Exhibit A-l:

Folio Numbers:
00211960007
00211240002

(Ord. No. 2006-56, § 2; Ord. No. 2011-22, § 1)

*Note—Exhibit A-1 is not set out herein, but available as an attachment to Ord. No. 2011-22.

Sec. 122-2203. - Purpose and governing body.

The MSTU is created for the purpose of providing and maintaining roadway improvements, which may include attendant facilities, such as drainage, sidewalks and street lighting. The governing body of the MSTU shall be the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida.

(Ord. No. 2006-56, § 3)

Sec. 122-2204. - Funding and levy of taxes.

For the purpose of implementing this article, the Board of County Commissioners shall annually, at the time required by general budgetary law, make an itemized estimate of the amount of money required to carry out the business of the MSTU for the next fiscal year, which shall be from October 1 to and including September 30 following. The estimate shall describe the purpose for which the moneys are required and the amount necessary to be raised by taxation within the MSTU. At the time and place for fixing the annual rate of taxation for county purposes, the Board of County Commissioners shall fix and cause to be levied on all properties within the MSTU, subject to taxation, a millage rate not to exceed three mils per year.

(Ord. No. 2006-56, § 4)

Sec. 122-2205. - Tax assessment and collection.

Taxes herein provided for shall be assessed and collected in the same manner and form as provided for the assessment and collection of general County taxes and subject to the same fees for assessing and collecting as general County taxes.

(Ord. No. 2006-56, § 5)

Sec. 122-2206. - Duties of the County Manager or his designee.

The duties of the County Manager or his designee shall be:

(1)

To aid and assist the Board of County Commissioners in carrying out the purposes of the MSTU in accordance with established practices and policies of the Board of County Commissioners and as set forth in this article.

(2)

To prepare and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners an itemized annual budget of the amount of money required to carry out the business of the MSTU for the next fiscal year.

(3)

To provide periodic written reports to the Board of County Commissioners of the activities of the MSTU and its finances in accordance with established guidelines of the Board of County Commissioners.

(Ord. No. 2006-56, § 6)

Sec. 122-2207. - Creation of the Rock Road Improvement Municipal Service Taxing Unit Advisory Committee, appointment and composition.

A.

There is hereby created and established the Rock Road Improvement Municipal Service Taxing Unit Advisory Committee, hereinafter referred to as the "Committee."

B.

The Cornminee shall consist of three (3) members who generally represent the area within the MSTU. Members of the Committee shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Board of County Commissioners. Two members shall be permanent residents within the MSTU and electors of Collier County. One member may be an owner of residential or commercial property within the MSTU or an appointed representative of a business located within the MSTU and an elector of Collier County. An owner of residential or commercial property may be an individual, an officer of a corporation, or a partner of a partnership. The Board of County Commissioners shall consider appointment of members from different parcels, subdivisions and/or the communities within the MSTU.

C.

Appointment of the members to the Committee, shall be by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners, which resolution shall set forth the date of appointment and the term of office.

D.

Members of the Committee shall serve without compensation.

(Ord. No. 2011-22, § 2)

Sec. 122-2208. - Terms of office of the Advisory Committee.

The initial terms of office of the Committee shall be as follows:

A.

Two (2) members shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years.

B.

One (1) member shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years.

Thereafter each appointment or reappointment shall be for a term of three (3) years. Appointments to fill any vacancies on the Committee shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term of office.

(Ord. No. 2011-22, § 3)

Sec. 122-2209. - Officers of the advisory committee, quorum and rules of procedure.

A.

At its earliest opportunity, the membership of the Committee shall elect a chairman and vice chairman from among its members. Officer's terms shall be for one (1) year, with eligibility for re-election.

B.

The presence of two (2) or more members shall constitute a quorum of the Committee necessary to take action and transact business.

C.

The Committee shall be governed by the most current edition of Roberts Rules of Order for the transaction of business and shall keep a written record of the meetings, reports and exhibits, and other documentation for preservation by the County staff.

D.

Committee member attendance requirements, including failure to attend meetings and member removal from office are governed by Ordinance No. 2001-55, as it may be amended, or by its successor ordinance.

(Ord. No. 2011-22, § 4)

Sec. 122-2210. - Functions, powers and duties of the Advisory Committee.

The functions, powers and duties of the Committee shall be as follows:

A.

To aid and assist the Board of County Commissioners in carrying out the purpose of the MSTU as set forth in this Ordinance.

B.

The Committee shall meet semi-annually to review and recommend work programs and priorities to the County Manager or his designee in accordance with the adopted budget or budget amendments which may be adopted by the Board of County Commissioners. The execution of work programs shall be under the direct supervision and responsibility of the County Manager or his designee. Said work may be performed under contract (in accordance with law) or by County forces.

C.

The Committee may adopt and amend "Guidelines" to govern the operation of the MSTU, subject to approval by the Board of County Commissioners.

(Ord. No. 2011-22, § 5)