HomeMy Public PortalAbout2001-57 Authorizing to conduct an audit of the Franchise Fees and Taxes paid by Telecommunications Service ProvidersRESOLUTION NO. 2001- 57
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF KEY
BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR AN AUDIT
OF THE FRANCHISE FEES AND TAXES PAID BY
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR THE
PAST THREE (3) YEARS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Village has not conducted an audit of the franchise fees and tax revenue
it received from providers of communications services; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council believes it would be in the best interest of the Village to
conduct such an audit to determine if the Village has received the appropriate revenue.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the Village is authorized to conduct an audit of the franchise fees and
taxes paid by telecommunications service providers to determine if the Village has received its
proportionate share of the revenues and taxes collected from Village residents.
Section 2. That the Village Manager is authorized to enter into a contract for an audit of
telecommunications service providers records, and all other necessary documentation, from the past
three (3) years to determine if such providers have remitted to the Village the correct amount of the
fees and taxes.
Section 3. That the Village Manager and Village Attorney are authorized to take such
actions consistent with this Resolution as deemed necessary and proper for the best interests of the
Village.
Section 4. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon ado ' tion.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of August , 2001.
CONCHITA H. ALVAREZ, CMC, VILLAGE C
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIEN
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RICHARD JAY WEISS, VILLAGE ATTORNEY