HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2025-3811RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - ?S
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR FLORIDA SENATE BILL 1018, RELATING TO
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT COPIES OF
THIS RESOLUTION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE TERMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR
WHEREAS, the Florida State Senator Blaise Ingoglia introduced Senate Bill 1018 (SB 1018),
which proposes an increase in the homestead tax exemption amount for all levies except
assessments for special benefits; and
WHEREAS, SB 1018 seeks to provide financial relief to homeowners by increasing the
exemption from the assessed valuation of $25,000 to $75,000 for eligible property owners,
excluding school district levies; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach (the "City") recognizes
the importance of this proposed legislation in providing meaningful tax relief to residents; and
WHEREAS, SB 1018 aligns with the City's commitment to supporting policies that enhance
affordability and economic stability for its residents; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds it in the best interest of its residents to express its
support for SB 1018 and encourage its passage by the Florida Legislature.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Express Support of Senate Bill 1018. The City Commission hereby expresses its
support of Senate Bill 1018.
Section 2. Direction to the City Clerk. The City Clerk is hereby directed to distribute copies
of this Resolution to the Florida League of Cities, the President of the Florida Senate, the Speaker
of Florida House of Representatives, the Governor of the State of Florida, Florida Senator Blaise
Ingoglia.
Section 3. Authorization of the City Manager. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do
all things necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this
Larisa Svechin, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
Maurick Betancur, CMC, City Clerk Vain E. Boileau, P.A., for Nabors, Giblin &
Nickerson, City Attorney
Moved by:Seconded by:
Vote:
Mayor Svechin
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(Yes)
74,
(No)
Vice Mayor Lama
(Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Joseph
(Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Stuyvesant
(Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Viscarra
o7(Yes)
(No)
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Florida Senate - 2025 SB 1018
By Senator Ingoglia
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1 A bill to be entitled
2 An act relating to homestead exemptions; amending s.
3 196.031, F.S.; increasing the homestead tax exemption
4 amount for all levies, except for assessments for
5 special benefits; deleting homestead tax exemptions
6 for all levies other than school district levies;
7 providing a contingent effective date.
8
9 Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
10
11 Section 1. Subsection (1) of section 196.031, Florida
12 Statutes, as amended by chapter 2024-261, Laws of Florida, is
13 amended to read:
14 196.031 Exemption of homesteads. -
15 (1)(a) A person who, on January 1, has the legal title or
16 beneficial title in equity to real property in this state and
17 who in good faith makes the property his or her permanent
18 residence or the permanent residence of another or others
19 legally or naturally dependent upon him or her, is entitled to
20 an exemption from all taxation, except for assessments for
21 special benefits, up to the assessed valuation of $75,000
22 c`'� on the residence and contiguous real property, as
23 defined in s. 6, Art. VII of the State Constitution. Such title
24 may be held by the entireties, jointly, or in common with
25 others, and the exemption may be apportioned among such of the
26 owners as reside thereon, as their respective interests appear.
27 If only one of the owners of an estate held by the entireties or
28 held jointly with the right of survivorship resides on the
29 property, that owner is allowed an exemption of up to the
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30 assessed valuation of $75,000 c''� on the residence and
31 contiguous real property. However, an exemption of more than
32 $75,000 C7�v is not allowed to any one person or on any one
33 dwelling house, except that an exemption up to the assessed
34 valuation of $75,000 $2F��P may be allowed on each apartment or
35 mobile home occupied by a tenant -stockholder or member of a
36 cooperative corporation and on each condominium parcel occupied
37 by its owner. Except for owners of an estate held by the
38 entireties or held jointly with the right of survivorship, the
39 amount of the exemption may not exceed the proportionate
40 assessed valuation of all owners who reside on the property.
41 Before such exemption may be granted, the deed or instrument
42 shall be recorded in the official records of the county in which
43 the property is located. The property appraiser may request the
44 applicant to provide additional ownership documents to establish
45 title.
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48 e f�ip te $25,090 en the assessed valuatien greater than $50,004
49 ferall levies ether than seheel dtriet levies. The $75,000
50 C7�v value of the additional exemption provided in this
51 subsection shall be adjusted annually on January 1 of
52 each year for inflation using the percentage change in the
53 Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, U.S. City Average,
54 all items 1967=100, or successor reports for the preceding
55 calendar year as initially reported by the United States
56 Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, if such percent
57 change is positive.
58 (8) Unless the homestead property is totally exempt from ad
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59 valorem taxation, the exemption eHe provided in
60 subsection (1) shall be applied before
61 other homestead exemptions, which shall then be applied in the
62 order that results in the lowest taxable value.
63 Section 2. This act shall take effect on the effective date
64 of the amendment to the State Constitution proposed by SJR 1016
65 or a similar joint resolution having substantially the same
66 specified intent and purpose, if such amendment to the State
67 Constitution is approved at the next general election or at an
68 earlier special election specifically authorized by law for that
69 purpose.
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
(305) 947-0606 City Hall
(305) 949-3113 Fax
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM: Fabiola Stuyvesant, Commissioner
DATE: March 20, 2025
RE: Supporting Senate Bill 1018 - Increasing Homestead Exemption.
RECOMMENDATION:
This Resolution is presented for your consideration.
REASONS:
Florida Senator Blaise Ingoglia introduced Senate Bill 1018, which increases the homestead tax
exemption from $25,000 to $75,000 for eligible property owners, excluding school district levies. This
bill aims to provide financial relief to homeowners by reducing property tax burdens, promoting housing
affordability, and ensuring economic stability for Florida residents.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
Senate Bill 1018
Item Number: 9.J
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