HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-05-09 Commissioner MinutesTHURSDAY, MAY 9, 2013
The Franklin County Commissioners met Thursday, May 9, 2013, with the
following members present: David S. Keller, Robert L. Thomas and Robert G.
Ziobrowski. The Board attended the Prison Board meeting at the Jail. Chairman Keller
presided and after calling the meeting to order, a Moment of Silence, and the Pledge of
Allegiance proceeded with the business of the day.
Chairman Keller requested to approve the agenda with the addition of
Chairman's time prior to public comment. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded
by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved to adopt the amended agenda.
Chairman Keller wanted to respond to the concerns about GIS /gun registration
questioned by Mr. Piper at Tuesday's meeting. He agrees with the concerns that there
should be no public GIS posting of gun ownership. However, in his presentation last
week, Sean Crager did not say gun registrations would be posted in public. If there is
any use of GIS for protection of Police /Sheriff personnel etc. for their investigations, it
would be for internal Police /Emergency use only and would not be for public
consumption. Chairman Keller said use of GIS will have many benefits to make our
community more efficient and safer. Some, if not most of the applications will be for
internal use to add efficiency or even safety for such as Fire and EMS, Municipalities,
School District, County Planning and Human Services and many more. Policies, not yet
determined, will specify what applications are public and what if for official internal use
only.
Michelle Jansen provided public comment and asked if the MPO is a transition or
will these be two separate entities. Chairman Keller said it will be one. She asked for
minutes of the meeting and Chairman Keller said they will not be available until the next
meeting which is August 21St and approved by the MPO Board. Ms. Jansen asked how
she can get details on the Department of Transportation grant.
James Wyrick provided his questions to Chairman Keller that he mentioned on
Tuesday. He wanted to complement the head of the Children & Youth program for his
report and compliment the Commissioners on their questions. If there is more detail
concerning future demands of these programs would be helpful but understands that
there will be changes in law. Mr. Wyrick read a prepared statement about his
background in healthcare and change in IT programs. Mr. Wyrick asked that in light of
this current environment and county's commitment — what is usual business model for
these upgrades and changes?
Allen Piper provided public comment and he also compliments Doug Amsley's
presentation on Tuesday. But relating to the gun issue, that was an infringement, it was
not a positive thing, because they thought everyone with a gun permit was going to be
put on a docket, which upset him because of privacy of that issue. He did talk with the
Sheriff at length and got it squared away. He thanked the Chairman for clarifying that.
Also he had a problem with a statement made during Doug Amsley's presentation
regarding Children & Youth services relating to home schoolers he would like
clarification on that. It was stated that maybe sometimes parents are too lazy to get their
children out of bed so they are not enrolled in public school. He wants to know statistics
related to these remarks and he would like clarification. Homeschoolers by national
statistics as Commissioner Ziobrowski should know the national test schools far
exceeded the public school scores nationally. They are not doing too bad of a job.
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Chairman Keller said without objection he had another answer to a question from
Mr. Piper regarding information technology positions. Chairman Keller provided the
information on each salary for each new position and the reclassifications from last
Thursday's Salary Board actions.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved all bills presented and ordered paid.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved the minutes of April 30, 2013 and May 2, 2013 meetings.
Sean Crager, Chief Information Officer was present to explain further Board
Action #6, proposal from Candoris Technologies. Mr. Crager explained that the
County's servers are aging and need replaced. This proposal would reduce the
County's servers from 36 to 2 and twelve locations will consolidate down to 2. This will
not only save staff time but will reduce power consumption as well. Commissioner
Thomas said he appreciated this additional information. Chairman Keller said the costs
to replace all the servers and the disaster recovery features will actually save money as
well with this proposal.
The Board reviewed Children & Youth matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the Certification
Statement of Children & Youth Programs to PA Department of Public Welfare. This 3rd
quarter report in the amount of $6,135,033.00 is submitted for reimbursement for
expenses incurred for the period of July 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013.
The Board reviewed Emergency Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the Application to PA Emergency Management Agency to request
grant money in the amount of $30,551.00 from the Hazardous Material Response Fund
Grant to be used to provide assistance to the County's hazardous materials program.
This grant program includes training, equipment, material and other supplies needed to
respond to a chemical release, support the operations at an incident and reimburse
certain response costs of supporting volunteer emergency service organizations in
accordance with Act 165 and SARA Title III.
The Board reviewed District Attorney matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of
the Board to execute the updated contract listing for Maintenance Agreement between
the County of Franklin and PA District Attorney's Institute to provide maintenance on the
PA SAVIN victim notification system at a cost $3,294.17 to be paid by the District
Attorney for a period of May 9, 2013 through May 8, 2014.
The Board reviewed Drug & Alcohol matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the revised contract listing for
all contracts and addendums for Fiscal Year 2012/2013 for the Drug & Alcohol
department. Contract listing is maintained for proper accounting of all contacts to include
vendor name and address, type(s) of service provided and rate(s) charged for services.
The Board reviewed Fiscal matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the proposal from Tyler
Technologies to assist with implementation of project and grant accounting for MUNIS
and will include web and onsite training for 9 days at a cost of $8,813.00.
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The Board reviewed Information Services matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the proposal from
Candoris Technologies, LLC to provide analysis and review of the county's server
infrastructures and working as a full partner with Dell, recommends and implements
changes to industry standards with more efficient functionality. After their review, they
will recommend implementation of a centralized data center environment with a
secondary off -site location for fail -over. The proposed project replaces 90% of servers in
the County (70% of them being at least 5 years old) with a centralized Virtual Server
cluster. Furthermore, all servers will be consolidated into two locations, fitting into two
racks. This proposal is at a total cost of $277,269.53 and is listed on the Costars state
contract price listing.
The Board reviewed Nursing Home matters. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas,
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved for the Chairman of the
Board to execute the Contract between the County of Franklin and Columbia Ancillary
Services to provide oxygen and oxygen equipment supplies that is required for resident
care, at a cost of $41,000.00. This contract would consolidate the number of different
equipment types and decrease costs, for a period of May 9, 2013 through May 8, 2014.
The Board reviewed Property Management matters. On a motion by Robert L.
Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski; unanimously approved the proposal for
Shawley's Superior L.P. Gas Inc. to install Ransome RH Vaporizer, Regulators, and Gas
Piping from supply point of three 1000AG tanks to the vaporizer and supply point of
Falling Springs Nursing Home at a quote of $17,500. Three quotes were requested and
only one vendor responded.
Chairman Keller requested to move Solicitor time after the Public Hearing and
the Nursing Home Week Proclamation after Solicitor time due to the Motorcycle Safety
proclamation needing to be done so the bikers present on the square can return to work.
The Board reviewed information regarding the Motorcycle Safety Awareness
Month. On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved to sign Franklin County Proclamation #2013 -09 proclaiming the
month of May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and that the attached
proclamation be made a part of these minutes.
The Board held a public hearing to discuss the Southampton Township Local
Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance ( LERTA). Chairman Keller said last week Mike
Ross from Franklin County Area Development Corporation and Mike Alderman of Liberty
Property Trust requested the Board approve a LERTA in Southampton Township. The
Board requested they come back in. Chairman Keller said he is ready to consider the
issue in the event the Board is interested in implementing or participating in the LERTA.
He asked if there was anything else Mr. Ross or Mr. Alderman would like to add. Mr.
Ross thanked them for taking this under advisement and considering this and they
continue to edge closer to a firm deal and with this action it will be one of the last nails in
the coffin. Mr. Alderman said the process has continued to mature and they have
gained wide engagement with the company and with constituents of the company. He
said it's imperative if they want to achieve the company coming here they need to make
a decision very quickly. He thanked them for their consideration. Mike Ross said it's
their understanding that we are the only site the company is considering now so they
really appreciate all the support they have received locally. They respectfully request
their consideration of participating in this LERTA and will be final piece of the puzzle.
Chairman Keller said it was summarized for them last week, and asked if the following
points are still relevant: looking at 1,000 jobs majority would go to Franklin County or
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extended labor shed, Carlisle to Hagerstown and the timeline is aggressive and these
jobs would be available to folks in the community within the next 12 -14 months. There is
a sense of urgency, this abatement program is deemed significant in their decision
process. Commissioner Thomas said this is not a slam dunk for him and the company
is moving forward with the potential of making a decision soon not knowing what the
Board might do, but they do know what the School District has done and school district
taxes are way more than the County's. Mike Ross responded that for a LERTA to be
fully affective, without School District participation it becomes more significant but the
County is more of a player and the decision has a twofold impact from financial and
substantial impact. Mr. Alderman said County taxes are 20 -25% of overall taxes, School
District is 60 -65% range and Township is 5 -10% range. It's 20 cents a square foot in
first year if the County taxes were abated which amounts to $340,000 and the amount of
the abatement will go down every year. Commissioner Ziobrowski stated before that the
intent of LERTA is for blighted properties and he is not comfortable taking vacant land
and deeming it blighted but he can't turn his back on 1,000 jobs. The Board has been
told this is a critical piece in getting this project but it's important to note, it's limited and
it's the same as Shippensburg School District and it's a smaller property then the
Southampton Township Supervisors approved. He is going to be voting in favor of it, he
can't turn his back on 1,000 jobs, it's too important for Franklin County and the people.
Chairman Keller said he couldn't have said it better, it was pointed out that these are
family sustain wage jobs at $18 -25 an hour. The factors he finds compelling are the
1,000 jobs and there is a demand in this community for those jobs. He said it's an
opportunity for people to work, prospect is legitimate and timeline is compelling, and it
will mean jobs for people in a tight timeline. He is supportive of this and he needs to do
this. Chairman Keller asked Solicitor Mary Beth Shank if our resolution mirrors
Shippensburg School District's and she responded that it's not an exact replica but has
same time period and similar information. Commissioner Thomas said since this is a
public hearing need to follow through with process and let the public ask questions.
Michelle Jansen said the radar went up that it's supposed to be for blighted
property but saying this is undeveloped land and not blighted property. If the Board
does this they need to set a precedent. Now stretching to use undeveloped land and it's
a concern to her. Commissioners Ziobrowski says he shares her concern.
Commissioner Thomas said this is the same reason why they didn't do Antrim township.
Mike Alderman responded that State program Keystone Opportunity Zone (KOZ)
in latest round the State expanded the definition of properties that can be included in
KOZ to include undeveloped land. They lowered the standard that more properties can
now qualify for the KOZ. Mike Ross said the LERTA act talks that blighted is a broad
definition and it's a definition where it's up to the eyes of beholder. KOZ is more specific
in defining blight and properties that qualify. Commissioner Thomas said this may open
the flood gates to anyone that wants to come in here for a tax free zone. Chairman
Keller asked where would the 1,000 jobs rank in Franklin County, and he responded it
would be close to Volvo, at least in top 5. Mr. Ross says this is a great opportunity and
their support would be appreciated and welcomed.
Allen Piper said he knows there are meetings where the public has not been
involved in. He asked how many members are on the committee of the Blighted
Property Committee established by the County. Chairman Keller said there are 7
members on committee and he can get the list for Mr. Piper. He asked about the
function of the committee. Commissioner Ziobrowski said the Committee is a subset of
the Redevelopment Authority and is not related to this. Piper responded that since it
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was brought up he wanted it more defined. He is interested to hear that can get 1,000
jobs, but he is concerned and has to agree with Commissioners Thomas and Ziobrowski
that there are positive and negatives in everything. A public hearing is the public has a
right to question the individuals before them. He thanked Commissioner Keller allowing
them to do that. He hopes everything works out for the best but he is concerned about
the establishment and the gentleman mentioned can go out into the rural areas.
Commissioner Thomas said what happens next month when another developer
has a proposal that might bring a new facility in Franklin County. They will have same
right to ask for this. Mike Ross responded that Guilford Township has not created a
LERTA zone or even proposed a LERTA zone. Chambersburg School District may not
be as eager to create or participate in a LERTA as Greencastle and Shippensburg has
expressed. He said they are anxious to try to grow their tax base. Mike Alderman said
there is a continuum of opportunity of small employees or large employees as this. He
commends the Board that they looking at this as a quanitatum basis. There is a mid-
range or projects that are smaller than this that they may want to consider. This is a
county that is pro- business but also restrained in response to how pursues the
opportunity. He said they will see requests like this in the future but maybe they need to
put a filter on this to make the decision easier. Commissioner Ziobrowski said that
Commissioners make tough decisions, they don't always agree and he's comfortable
with making a difficult decision and if future decisions will be made more difficult that's
the responsibility of their job. Commissioner Thomas said this discussion has helped
him and this is not the easiest vote to make.
On a motion by Robert L. Thomas, seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski;
unanimously approved Resolution 2013 -06 adopting the Local Economic Revitalization
Tax Assistance ( LERTA) Program providing for tax exemption for certain deteriorated
properties within the County of Franklin and that the attached resolution be made a part
of these minutes.
Commissioner Thomas exited the meeting room at 11:00 AM
Solicitor Mary Beth Shank was present for the Board to consider a Resolution to
amend the time period for filing of real estate tax assessment appeals. Ms. Shank said
this is a request of the Tax Services Department and Assessment Appeals Board and
County Code allows the deadline to be moved to August 1. So this request is being
made to allow for additional time period. There are no requirements to advertise but will
publish in Franklin County Legal Journal and County's website. Ms. Shank reported this
resolution is just moving the deadline from September to August. No one will be cut off
due to this deadline this year. Chairman Keller said that if folks are asked to provide
more follow -up information concerning their tax assessment appeal, this will give them
more time. Commissioner Ziobrowski said the Assessment Office should send out
additional information or put an article in the Public Opinion to let tax payers know.
On a motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously
approved Resolution #2013 -05, which is attached and made a part of these minutes, for
the purpose of changing the annual real estate tax assessment appeal filing deadline to
August 1s' and that the attached resolution be made a part of these minutes.
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The Board reviewed information regarding National Nursing Home Week. On a
motion by Robert G. Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved to
sign Franklin County Proclamation #2013 -10 proclaiming the week of May 12 -18, 2013
as National Nursing Home Week and that the attached proclamation be made a part of
these minutes. The Board announced they will present this proclamation at the Nursing
Home on Monday, May 131H
The meeting was adjourned at 11:13 a.m. with a motion by Robert L. Thomas;
seconded by Robert G. Ziobrowski.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION 2013 - 09
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH
MAY 2013
WHEREAS, the safety of all Pennsylvania motorists is an issue of the highest
consequence, and all highway users should unite in the safe sharing of roadways
throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, motorcycle riding is a popular form of recreation and transportation
for thousands of people across the Commonwealth and our nation. Pennsylvania's
838,000 licensed motorcyclists are required to keep their vehicles inspected and obey
current laws relative to operator safety equipment; and
WHEREAS, in efforts to reduce the number of motorcycle crashes and fatalities,
the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation encourages all motorcyclists to take
advantage of free training courses through Pennsylvania's Motorcycle Safety Program
and pledge to Be One Less crash statistic by visiting www.LiveFreeRideA[ive.com; and
WHEREAS, it is especially important that the citizens of our Commonwealth be
aware of motorcycles on the streets and highways and recognize the importance of
staying alert, practicing safe driving techniques, and promoting motorcycle safety; and
WHEREAS, during the month of May, the Pennsylvania Department of
Transportation, the Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education of Pennsylvania
(ABATE), and the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Dealers Association (PMDA) will continue
their advocacy of motorcycle safety.
THEREFORE, In recognition of the importance of motorcycle safety, We, The
Franklin County Commissioners, do hereby proclaim May 2013 as MOTORCYCLE
SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH in the County of Franklin. We encourage all
motorcyclists to continue their efforts to promote safety and motorcycle awareness and
all drivers to share the road and respect the unique safety needs of motorcycles.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, We have hereunto set our hand and have caused the
seal of Franklin County to be fixed this 91h day of May, 2013.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
County of Franklin
Resolution 2013 -05
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF FRANKLIN CHANGING THE ANNUAL REAL ESTATE TAX
ASSESSMENT APPEAL FILING DEADLINE TO AUGUST 1ST
WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has enacted the Consolidated County
Assessment Law; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to 53 Pa. C.S.A. §8844 (c)(3), the County Commissioners may designate a
date no earlier than August 1St as the date on or before which any person aggrieved by any
assessment, whether or not the value thereof shall have been changed since the preceding annual
assessment, or any taxing district having an interest in the assessment, may appeal to the Board
of Assessment for relief.
WHEREAS, a change in the appeal filing deadline to August I St will alleviate undue scheduling
conflicts with taxpayers and the Board of Assessment and provide ample time for appeals to be
heard by the October 31 st deadline;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FRANKLIN COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS that:
1. The annual tax appeal filing deadline will be August 1St of every year.
2. The notice by publication required under § 53 Pa.C.S.A. 8841(d)(1) shall be given at
least two weeks prior to August 1St of every year.
The Franklin County Tax Assessment office shall publish the new deadline in the
Franklin County Legal Journal by May 24, 2013 and update its county webpage to reflect
the new deadline.
CERTIFICATION
Approved this 91h day of May, 2013. Franklin County Board of Commissioners.
ATTEST:
ohn . Hart, County Administrator
County of Franklin
By:
David S. Keller, Chairman
By:
Robert L. Thomas, Commissioner
By: olf
Robert G ZfLerowski, Commissioner
RESOLUTION #2013 - 06
A RESOLUTION OF THE FRANKLIN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ADOPTING THE LOCAL ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION TAX ASSISTANCE (LERTA)
PROGRAM PROVIDING FOR TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN DETERIORATED
PROPERTIES WITHIN THE COUNTY OF FRANKLIN; DEFINING INITIAL ELIGIBLE
DETERIORATED AREAS; PROVIDING FOR AN EXEMPTION SCHEDULE; AND
ESTABLISHING STANDARDS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS.
WHEREAS, the General Assembly of Pennsylvania passed Act No. 76 of 1977, 72 P.S.
4722 et seq., known as the Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Act
(hereinafter referred to as "LERTA" or "the Act "), which authorizes local taxing
authorities to provide tax exemption for new construction in deteriorated areas of
economically depressed communities and for improvements to certain deteriorated
industrial, commercial and other business properties; and
WHEREAS, the County of Franklin (County) desires to encourage new industrial,
commercial and business development in the deteriorated areas designated by this
Resolution through the use of tax exemptions under LERTA; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing, as required by the Act, was held on May 9, 2013 ;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the County of Franklin, as follows:
Section 1. DEFINITIONS
As used in this resolution:
(a) "Deteriorated property" means any residential, industrial, commercial or
other business property owned by an individual, association or corporation
and located in a deteriorating area, as hereinafter provided, or any such
property which has been the subject of an order by a government agency
requiring the unit to be vacated, condemned or demolished by reason of
noncompliance with laws, ordinances or regulations.
(c) "Improvement" means repair, construction or reconstruction, including
alterations and additions requiring a building permit, and having the effect
of rehabilitating a deteriorated property so that it becomes habitable, or
attains higher standards of safety, health, economic use or amenity, or
brought into compliance with laws, ordinances or regulations governing
such standards. Ordinary upkeep and maintenance shall not be deemed
an improvement.
Section 2. ELIGIBLE AREAS
The County of Franklin joins in local taxing authority, Shippensburg Area School
District's designation of eligible area, as shown on the map attached as Exhibit A, which
contains and consists of Deteriorated Properties which are eligible for tax exemption
under this Resolution.
Section 3. EXEMPTION
1. The amount to be exempted from real estate taxes shall be limited to that portion
of the additional assessment attributable to the actual costs of new construction
or the Improvements to Deteriorated Property in accordance with the exemption
schedule established by this Resolution.
2. The exemption from real estate taxes shall be limited to that Improvement for
which an exemption has been requested in the manner set forth in this
Resolution and for which a separate assessment has been made by the Board of
Assessment Appeals.
3. After the effective date of this Ordinance, where deteriorated property is
damaged, destroyed, demolished by any cause or for any reason and the
assessed valuation of the property is affected, has been reduced as the result of
said damage, destruction or demolition, the exemption from real property taxation
authorized by this Resolution shall be limited to that portion of the new
assessment attributable to the actual cost of the new construction or
improvements that is in excess of the original assessment that existed prior to
damage, destruction or demolition of the property. The foregoing provision shall
not be deemed to apply to the property(ies) the title to which is (are) acquired,
subsequent to the effective date of this Ordinance from Franklin County under
the provisions of the Real Estate Tax Sale Law.
4.
Section 4. EXEMPTION SCHEDULE
1. The schedule of real estate taxes to be exempted shall be in accordance with the
below portion of Improvements to
be exempted each year:
Length(Year)
Percentage Exempt
First
100%
Second
90 %,
Third
80%
Fourth
70%
Fifth
60%
Sixth
50%
Seventh
40%
Eighth
30%
Ninth
20%
Tenth
10%
Eleventh
0%
2. If an eligible property is granted a tax exemption pursuant to this Resolution, the
Improvement shall not, during the exemption period, be considered as a factor in
assessing other properties
3. The exemption from taxes granted under this Resolution shall be upon the
property and shall not terminate upon the sale or exchange of the property
Section 5. PROCEDURE FOR EXEMPTION
1. Any person desiring tax exemption under this Resolution (the "Applicant ") shall
make proper application to secure a building permit for new construction or an
Improvement. Requests for an exemption shall be in writing and certified on
forms prescribed by the authorizing body setting forth the following
information: the date the building permit was issued for such improvement; the
time of improvement; a summary of the plan of the improvement; the cost of the
improvement; and any additional information required by the building code
official. The Applicant shall notify the appropriate persons or departments of the
taxing bodies involved.
2. The Franklin County Assessor shall be provided with a copy of the exemption
request and after completion of the new construction or Improvement, assess
separately the new construction or Improvement and calculate the amount of the
assessment eligible for tax exemption in accordance with the limits established
by this Resolution, and shall notify the Applicant, the County of Franklin, School
District, and the Township of the reassessment and the amount of the
assessment eligible for the exemption.
3. Appeals from the reassessment and the amount eligible for the exemption may
be taken as provided by law.
4. The cost of the new construction or Improvements to be exempted and the
schedule of taxes exempted existing at the time of the initial request for tax
exemption shall be applicable to that exemption request, and subject
amendments to this Resolution, if any, shall not apply to such exemption request.
Section 6. TERMINATION DATE
1. Subject to Section VI(b) below, an Application for exemption may be made at any
time within three (3) years from the effective date of this Resolution. All qualified
Applications under this Resolution are eligible for the entire ten(10) year
exemption schedule.
2. This Resolution shall automatically terminate if no Applicant has filed within one
hundred twenty (120) days from the effective date of this Resolution an
Application at the time the Applicant secures a building permit for
new construction or an Improvement. Upon the occurrence of an automatic
termination, the County of Franklin may by subsequent resolution reauthorize the
exemption schedule and procedure for exemption as provided for herein.
Section 7. EXTENSION
The County of Franklin may by resolution adopt from time to time extend the time for
filing an Application for exemption. However, in no event shall any one (1) extension
period exceed three (3) years
Section 8. REVOCATION OF LERTA EXEMPTION
The exemption from real estate taxes provided for herein shall be forfeited by the
Applicant and /or any subsequent owner of the real estate for the failure to pay any
nonexempt real estate taxes by the last day of the time period to pay such taxes in the
penalty period. Upon receipt of the notice of nonpayment or nonexempt real estate
taxes, the Franklin County Tax Assessor shall direct that the tax exemption be
discontinued effective in the year in which the nonexempt real estate taxes were not
timely paid in accordance with this Section VIII.
Section 9. CONFLICT
Any ordinance, resolution or part of any ordinance or resolution, which conflicts with the
provisions of this Resolution, are hereby repealed.
Section 10. SEVERABILITY
The provisions of this Resolution are severable and if any of its sections, clauses or
sentences shall be held illegal, invalid or unconstitutional, such provisions shall not
affect nor impair any of the remaining sections, clauses or sentences.
Section 11. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Resolution shall become effective immediately
CERTIFICATION
Approved this C day of May, 2013. Franklin County Board of Commissioners.
David S(Keller
Robert L. Thomas
Robert . browski
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