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City CFO warns proposed Florida property‑tax reforms could slash Boca Raton general‑fund revenue
Summary
Deputy City Manager/CFO Zervis told the council the most aggressive bills under consideration in Tallahassee could reduce Boca Raton's non‑police/fire budget by roughly one‑third or otherwise cut general‑fund revenue materially; the city presented mitigation options including higher millage on non‑homesteaded properties and fee changes.
Deputy City Manager and CFO Zervis presented council members with an analysis of pending Florida property‑tax legislation and the likely local fiscal impacts, telling the council several bills under discussion could substantially reduce Boca Raton's general‑fund revenue if enacted.
Zervis summarized four bills the city is tracking. The broadest proposal (HJR201) would eliminate non‑school property taxes for homesteaded properties; staff estimated it could cost the city roughly $58 million in year‑one revenue, or about 22% of the general fund. Another proposal focused on seniors (HJR205) would remove non‑school taxes for homesteaded owners aged 65 and over and would cost the city an estimated $27.3 million annually. A third bill (HJR209)…
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