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A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida electing to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments levied within the incorporated area of the City; stating a need for such levy; providing for the mailing of this Resolution; and providing for an effective date.
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Pursuant to City Code Section 54.187, Solid Waste Collection Fees, the City of Coral Gables charges and collects fees for garbage and trash collection by the City of Coral Gables.
The City of Coral Gables also enforces its code of ordinances through the provision of code enforcement and nuisance abatement services.
Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, requires that the City hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution of intent to use the uniform method of collection for any assessment program, which can include any outstanding amounts due in the calendar year prior to any such collection. The non-ad valorem assessments for solid waste collection services to residential properties within the City will commence with the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2015 and will be collected by the Miami-Dade County Tax Collector in the same manner as provided for ad valorem taxes. Additionally, in the event the City elects to collect any of its special assessments for property nuisance abatement services, which includes, but is not limited to, property clean ups and securing or removing unsafe structures, these non-ad valorem assessments will also commence with the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2015 and will be collected by the Miami-Dade County Tax Collector in the same manner as provided for ad valorem taxes. The adoption of this resolution preserves the City's ability to use the tax bill collection method for these non-ad valorem assessments, but it is not binding on the City.