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Florida Attorney General Reports

Decided February 8, 1991Published

1Opinion of the Court

Thomas E. Shipp, Jr. Attorney for Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District

QUESTION: Is the Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District a "taxing authority" pursuant to s. 163.340(2), F.S.?

SUMMARY: The Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District is a "taxing authority" or "public body" within the scope of s. 163.340(2), F.S., as the district receives revenues from sources in addition to ad valorem taxes.

The Community Redevelopment Act of 1969, codified as Part III of Ch. 163, F.S., was enacted to enable counties and municipalities to eliminate and prevent the development or spread of slums and urban…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Carawan v. StateSupreme Court of Florida · 1987
  2. SE FISHERIES v. Dept. of Nat. ResourcesSupreme Court of Florida · 1984
  3. State v. Miami Beach Redevelopment AgencySupreme Court of Florida · 1980
  4. Chaffee v. Miami Transfer Company, Inc.Supreme Court of Florida · 1974
  5. Terrinoni v. WESTWARD HO!District Court of Appeal of Florida · 1982

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