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Commissioners weigh 1% local sales tax uses as road projects compete for funds
Summary
County leaders reviewed the first-year allocation of Hendry County’s 1% local sales tax, discussed recent transfers to capital and road programs and debated where to prioritize spending for Helms Road, County Road 833 and the east leg of County Road 78.
Commissioners discussed how Hendry County’s 1% local-option sales tax has been applied this fiscal year and how to prioritize remaining capital funding for roads including Helms Road, County Road 833 and the eastern leg of County Road 78.
Ian Provers told the board the county did not use any of the 1% sales tax for ongoing general operating expenses this past year and that $5,062,000 was transferred for capital needs. He said 53% of that transfer went to capital projects, 22% to Road and Bridge and 24% to other funds that have capital…
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