St. Lucie County tax collector returns $5.49 million to taxing authorities; $3.66M earmarked for Liberty Medical remodel
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Tax collector Chris Craft told the Board of County Commissioners that $5,490,000 in excess fees will be returned to taxing authorities, with $3,660,000 already committed toward remodeling the Liberty Medical property; he said the total is about $600,000 higher than last year.
Chris Craft, St. Lucie County tax collector, told the Board of County Commissioners that his office will return $5,490,000 in excess fees to the county’s taxing authorities. "We have a check... $5,490,000 that goes back to the people," Craft said during public comment.
Craft said the return includes $3,660,000 that has already been committed to assist the county with the Liberty Medical property remodel, covering architecture and design costs. He described the total as roughly "$600,000 more than what we had last year in excess fees," and credited his staff for the office’s stewardship and efficiency.
The presentation came during the board’s public‑comment period and was ceremonial in nature; Craft paused for photographs with the commission after his remarks. The county clerk will process distributions to the relevant taxing authorities according to the tax collector’s report.
No board member questioned the tax‑collector presentation on the record; commissioners thanked Craft and his staff for the return and the partnership related to the Liberty Medical property.
