25-1706 Uniform Method of Collecting Non-Ad Valorem Assessments RESOLUTION NO. 25-1706
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LONGWOOD, FLORIDA,
ELECTING TO USE THE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING
NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED WITHIN THE
INCORPORATED AREA OF THE CITY; DETERMINING THE
NECESSITY FOR SUCH ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING DIRECTION
TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE MAILING OF THIS
RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDNG
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Longwood, Florida (the "City") is contemplating the imposition of
non-ad valorem special assessments over a number of years to fund the cost of certain capital
improvements and the maintenance thereof including(i) road paving improvements and ancillary
drainage facilities; (ii) certain neighborhood improvements (e.g. walls, signage, irrigation,
landscaping, etc.); (iii) residential and non-residential improvements near a potential light rail
station to promote economic redevelopment; (iv) certain qualifying renewable energy, energy
efficiency and conservation and wind resistance improvements; (v) water and/or wastewater
services and facilities improvements; (vi) fire station improvements and/or operational and
maintenance cost of fire protection services, programs, facilities and equipment related to
providing fire protection services; and (vii) residential solid waste collection services; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to use the uniform method for collecting the above-described
non-ad valorem special assessments imposed over a number of years against property within the
incorporated area of the City as authorized by 197.3632, Florida Statutes,as amended,because this
method will allow such non-ad valorem special assessments to be collected annually commencing
in November 2026, in the same manner as provided for ad valorem taxes; and
WHEREAS, the City has held a duly advertised public hearing prior to the adoption of this
Resolution, proof of publication of such hearing being attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, notice of the City's intent to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad
valorem assessments was published in a newspaper of general circulation for four consecutive
weeks preceding the adoption of this Resolution in conformance with Section 197.3632(3)(a),
Florida Statutes; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Longwood,
Florida that:
Section 1. The foregoing findings are true and correct material provisions of the
Resolution and are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof.
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Section 2. Commencing with the fiscal year beginning October 1,2026,and with the tax
statement mailed for such fiscal year,the City intends to use the uniform method of collecting non-
ad valorem special assessments authorized in Section 197.3632, Florda Statutes, as amended,for
collecting non-ad valorem special assessments imposed over a number of years by the City to fund
the cost of providing certain capital improvements and maintenance thereof including: (a) road
paving improvements and ancillary drainage facilities,(ii)certain neighborhood improvements(e.g.
walls,signage, irrigation,landscaping,etc.;(iii)residential and non-residential improvements near a
potential light rail station for the purpose of promoting economic redevelopment; (iv) certain
qualifying renewable energy, energy efficiency and conservation and wind resistance
improvements; (v)water and/or wastewater services and facilities improvements; (vi)fire station
improvements and/or operational and maintenance cost of fire protection services, programs,
facilities and equipment related to providing fire protection services; and (vii) residential solid
waste collection services. Such non-ad valorem assessments shall be levied within the
incorporated area of the City. A legal description of such area potentially subject to non-ad
valorem special assessments is more particularly described as follows:The corporate limits of the
City of Longwood, Florida, shall consist of the boundaries of the City as established by Chapter
9825, Laws of Florida, 1923, Section 6, and in addition thereto all land annexed by the City of
Longwood, Florida after 1923, and before the effective date of the City Charter and through to
current times.
Section 3. The City hereby determines that the levy of the assessments is needed to
fund the cost of providing certain capital improvements and the maintenance thereof including(is)
road paving improvements and ancillary drainage facilities;(ii)certain neighborhood improvements
(e.g.walls,signage, irrigation, landscaping, etc.); (iii) residential and non-residential improvements
near a potential light rail station to promote economic redevelopment; (iv) certain qualifying
renewable energy, energy efficiency and conservation and wind resistance improvements; (v)
water and/or wastewater services and facilities improvements; (vi) fire station improvements
and/or operational and maintenance cost of fire protection services, programs, facilities, and
equipment related to providing fire protection services; and (vii) residential solid waste collection
services.
Section 4. Upon adoption,the City Clerk is hereby directed to furnish a recertified copy
of this Resolution, a copy of the newspaper advertisement, and proof of publication showing the
dates of publication to the Florida Department of Revenue,the Seminole County Tax Collector,and
the Seminole County Property Appraiser by February 10, 2026.
Section 5. If any one or more of the provisions contained herein is held contrary to any
express provisions of law or contrary to the policy of express law,though not expressly prohibited,
or against public policy, or is for any reason whatsoever held invalid,then such provisions will be
null and void and deemed severable from the remaining covenants, amendments, or provisions
hereof and will in no way affect the validity of any other provisions of this Resolution.
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Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of January, 2026, by the City Commission of the City of
Longwood, Florida.
APPROVED:
CITY COMMISSION
CITY OF LONGWOOD, FLORIDA
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE UNIFORM METHOD
OF COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM
ASSESSMENTS
The City Commission (the "City
Commission") of the City of Longwood
(the "City") hereby provides notice,
pursuant to Section 197.3632(3)(a),
Florida Statutes, of its intent to use
the uniform method of collecting non-
ad valorem special assessments to be
levied over a number of years within
certain areas of the incorporated
area of the City. The potential special
assessment areas could include areas
created to fund the cost of providing:
(i) road paving improvements and
ancillary drainage facilities; (ii)
certain neighborhood improvements
(e.g. walls, signage, irrigation,
landscaping, etc.); (iii) residential
and non-residential improvements
near a potential light rail station for
the purpose of promoting economic
redevelopment; (iv) certain qualifying
renewable energy, energy efficiency
and conservation and wind resistance
improvements; (v) water and/or
wastewater services and facilities
improvements; (vi) fire station
improvements and/or operational
and maintenance cost of providing
fire services; and (vii) residential
solid waste collection services. Each
assessment area is to be located in a
separate,to be established,assessment
area which may be located within the
incorporated area of the City for the
Fiscal Year beginning on October 1,
2026 and thereafter.
The City will consider the adoption of
a resolution electing to use the uniform
method of collecting such assessments
authorized by Section 197.3632, Florida
Statutes, at a public hearing to be
held on Monday, January 19th, 2026
at 6:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as
the matter may be heard, at City Hall,
175 West Warren Avenue, Longwood,
Florida. Such resolution will state the
need for the levy and will contain a
legal description of the boundaries
of the real property subject to the
levy. Copies of the proposed form of
resolution, which contains the legal
description of the real property subject
to the levy, may be obtained from
City's assessment coordinator at (407)
260-3475.
All affected real property owners
have a right to appear at the hearing
and to file written objections with
the City Clerk any time prior to the
public hearing. If a person decides to
appeal any decision made by the City
Commission with respect to any matter
considered at the hearing, such person
will need a record of the proceedings
and may need to ensure that a
verbatim record is made, including the
testimony and evidence upon which the
appeal is to be made. In accordance
with the Americans with Disabilities
Act, persons needing a special
accommodation or an interpreter to
participate in this proceeding should
contact the ADA Coordinator at (407)
260-3466 at least seven days prior to the
date of the hearing.
If you have any questions, please
contact the City's assessment
coordinator at (407) 260-3475.
Dated this 10 th day of December 2025.
Liane Cartagena, City Clerk
CITY OF LONGWOOD, FLORIDA
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