Throughout the year, FAC will survey our counties for general information on a variety of topics. Surveys continue to be added so check back regularly for updates. Please feel free to contact Cragin Mosteller if you have any questions.Intro copy goes here...
2010
- Bert Harris Litigation
Date: July 2010
Question: Have any circuit court cases been filed against your county under the Bert Harris Act?
- Trim and Tax Notice - Sheriff
Date: April 2010
Question: Does your county's property appraiser allow for separately stating millage associated with the Sheriff's budget/public safety on TRIM?; Does your county's tax collector allow for separately stating millage associated with the Sheriff's budget/public safety on TRIM?
- County Impact Fees
Date: February 2010
Question: Does your county have impact fees? If so, what type?
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Oil and Gas
Date: March 2010
House Select Policy Council on Strategic and Economic Planning
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2010 Ballot Charter County Consideration
Date: February 2010
Question: Is your county considering the initial adoption of a charter on the 2010 ballot? If your county has a charter is there a charter review commission conducting work on the 2010 ballot?
2009
- County Health Clinics
Date: December 2009
Question: Does your county operate a county health clinic?
- Juvenile Detention
Date: November 2009
Questions: What is the average length of stay for juveniles in your county? What is the median length of stay for juveniles in your county? What is the cost per day for juveniles? What is the cost per day for adults?
- Funding Requests from Regional Conflict Counsels for FY 2009-10
Date: November 2009
Question: What did your county do with funding requests from the Regional Conflict Counsels during the most recent budget adoption process?
- Red Light Cameras
Date: October 2009
Questions: Does your county currently have red light cameras? Is your county going through the bidding process right now? Is your county considering installing red light cameras?
- County Positions on Oil & Gas Drilling
Date: October 2009
Question: Has your county taken a position on oil and gas drilling off of Florida's coast?
- Code Enforcement Complaints
Date: October 2009
Questions: Are other counties also experiencing increased code enforcement complaints related to foreclosures? How are other counties dealing with these code enforcement issues? Have you taken any actions to specifically address this situation, such as devoting more staff time to complaints, amending the local code, or reaching out to banks? Any other solutions?
- Non-Charter Counties - Administrator
Date: August 2009
Question: Does your noncharter county have an ordinance prohibiting the county commissioners from interfering with the performance of any of the duties of a county employee under the direct supervision of the county administrator?
- Noise Ordinances
Date: April 2009
Question: Does your county have a noise ordinance?
- Stimulus from Suspending.Reducing Impact Fees
Date: March 2009
Question: Hernando County is polling other Florida counties who have either suspended, abated or reduced their collection of building impact fees. When did you suspend, abate or reduce your impact fees and have you noticed any discernable effect (positive/negative) on your local economy?
2008
- Accident Response Fees
Date: September 2008
Question: Does your county have accident response fees? Are they for police, fire, haz mat, vehicles only, insurers, non-residents only, and/or other?
- Charter County Recall Elections
Date: September 2008
Questions: Has Your County Held a Recall Election Since Adoption of Your Charter?
- Impact Fees
Date: May 2008
Question: Has Your County, since 10/1/8, adjusted the county's impact fee program in some way?
2007
2006