Polk County’s Enviornmental Lands Program will receive an estimated $13.7 million in the next fiscal year, according to preliminary figures released by Polk County Property Appraiser Neil Comee’s office.
That is up from $12.6 million in the current fiscal year budget.
The increase includes an estimated $545,997 from new construction.
The fiscal year begins Oct. 1.
The program has reviewed more than 40 siters involving more than 21.000 acres and has reached agreements to purchase 4 sites and decided not to try to pursue six other sites.
The final decision on all purchases lies with the County Commission.
Growth In Tax Roll Means More Money For Environmental Lands
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