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AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this -IJ-1- day of �) 4 , 2008, by and
between the City of Sanford, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, whose ad ress is 300 North Park
Avenue, Sanford, Florida 32771, hereinafter referred to as the "City ", and the Seminole County Property
Appraiser, a Constitutional Officer of the State of Florida, whose address is Seminole County Services
Building, 1101 East First Street, Sanford, Florida, hereinafter referred to as "Property Appraiser ".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City is authorized to impose non -ad valorem assessments and by resolution has
elected to use the uniform method of collecting such assessments as authorized by Section 197.3632,
Florida Statutes in the City of Sanford, Florida; and
WHEREAS, the uniform method will provide an efficient method of collection of non -ad valorem
assessments levied by the City under a Fire Assessment Ordinance ( "the Assessment Ordinance "), as it
may be amended from time -to -time; and
WHEREAS, Section 197.3632(2), Florida Statutes, provides that the City shall enter into a written
agreement with the Property Appraiser for reimbursement of necessary administrative fees incurred under
Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, the parties agree as follows
SECTION 1. PURPOSE The purpose of this Agreement is to establish the terms and
conditions under which the City of Sanford shall reimburse the Property Appraiser for necessary
administrative and actual costs for producing for the City of Sanford a list of all properties within the non -ad
valorem special assessment area.
SECTION 2. TERM The term of this Agreement shall commence on May 1, 2008, and shall
run through December 31, 2008, the date of signature by the parties notwithstanding and shall
automatically be renewed thereafter for successive periods not to exceed one (1) year each.
SECTION 3. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS The parties shall abide by all
statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to the City non -ad valorem assessment levies,
including those now in effect and hereafter adopted. The City holds the Property Appraiser harmless for
any actions relating 'in any way to the levy and collection of non -ad valorem taxes and for noticing,
implementing, collecting or any other procedure regarding a non -ad valorem assessment for which the
uniform collection method is employed. In the event of any dispute, including but not limited to actions in
Court or before an administrative tribunal, the City will actively support dismissal of the Property Appraiser,
and, notwithstanding any non - binding administrative ruling to the contrary, will indemnify the Property
Appraiser against any harm arising therefrom to the extent provided for by law. Nothing in this Agreement
shall in any way be construed to abrogate any immunity accorded to the City by way if its status as a
municipality.
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SECTION 4. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PROPERTY APPRAISER The Property Appraiser shall
prepare and provide the City with a list, or compatible electronic medium, annually by June 1, of each year
commencing in 2008, of the information provided in Section 197.3632(3)(b), Florida Statutes, as follows:
(a) Legal description of the property within the boundaries of the non -ad valorem special
assessment area described in the resolution.
(b) Names and addresses of the owners of such property.
(c) Such information shall reference the property identification number and otherwise conform
in format to that contained on the ad valorem roll submitted to the department.
(d) The property appraiser is not required to submit information that is not on the ad valorem
roll or compatible electronic medium submitted to the department.
(e) If the City determines that the information supplied by the property appraiser is insufficient
for its purpose, the City shall obtain additional information from any other source.
SECTION 5. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CITY
(a) The City agrees to reimburse the Property Appraiser for necessary administrative and actual
costs incurred pursuant to Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes. Administrative costs shall
include, but not be limited to, those costs associated with personnel, forms, supplies, data
processing, computer equipment, postage and programming. The City shall only
compensate the Property Appraiser for the actual cost of providing the data as he may bill to
the City in a timely manner.
(b) The City agrees to cooperate with the Property Appraiser in implementation of the uniform
method of collecting non -ad valorem assessments pursuant to, and consistent with the
provisions of Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes.
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CITY OF SANFORD
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