§ 218.01 Authority to accept benefits of bankruptcy acts
§ 218.02 Disposition of unused funds relating to the refunding of bonds
§ 218.03 Creation of political subdivisions validated
§ 218.04 Proceedings relating to certain bonds sold, etc., to Federal Government validated
§ 218.05 Certain bonds sold to Federal Government, etc., validated
§ 218.06 Transfer of funds by county commissioners with relation to public works grants
§ 218.075 Reduction or waiver of permit processing fees
§ 218.076 Reduction or waiver of certain permit processing fees
§ 218.077 Wage and employment benefits requirements by political subdivisions; restrictions
§ 218.078 Minimum wage establishment by tribal governments
§ 218.12 Appropriations to offset reductions in ad valorem tax revenue in fiscally constrained counties
§ 218.125 Offset for tax loss associated with certain constitutional amendments affecting fiscally constrained counties
§ 218.135 Offset for tax loss associated with reductions in value of certain citrus fruit packing and processing equipment
§ 218.136 Offset for ad valorem revenue loss affecting fiscally constrained counties

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Terms Used In Florida Statutes > Chapter 218 > Part I - General Financial Provisions Relating to Political Subdivisions

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Appropriation: The provision of funds, through an annual appropriations act or a permanent law, for federal agencies to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes. The formal federal spending process consists of two sequential steps: authorization
  • Bankruptcy: Refers to statutes and judicial proceedings involving persons or businesses that cannot pay their debts and seek the assistance of the court in getting a fresh start. Under the protection of the bankruptcy court, debtors may discharge their debts, perhaps by paying a portion of each debt. Bankruptcy judges preside over these proceedings.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • minor: includes any person who has not attained the age of 18 years. See Florida Statutes 1.01
  • person: includes individuals, children, firms, associations, joint adventures, partnerships, estates, trusts, business trusts, syndicates, fiduciaries, corporations, and all other groups or combinations. See Florida Statutes 1.01
  • political subdivision: include counties, cities, towns, villages, special tax school districts, special road and bridge districts, bridge districts, and all other districts in this state. See Florida Statutes 1.01
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Trust account: A general term that covers all types of accounts in a trust department, such as estates, guardianships, and agencies. Source: OCC
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.