Florida Parishes Juvenile Justice District Proposition
(Millage Extension and Rededication)
Shall the Florida Parishes Juvenile Justice District (the "District"), be authorized to extend the levy of the tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held on April 9, 2016 (the "Tax"), at a rate of three (3) mills on all property subject to taxation within the District (an estimated $11,764,548.70 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), for an additional ten (10) years to run from the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, and shall the District be further authorized to rededicate the use of proceeds of the Tax, heretofore or hereafter received, for the purposes authorized by the District's enabling legislation, including assisting and affording opportunities to children who enter the juvenile justice system or who need care or supervision, to become productive, law-abiding citizens by establishing rehabilitative programs within structured environments, providing physical facilities and related services for children throughout the District, and for improving, maintaining and operating the Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center and acquiring, maintaining and operating necessary equipment and furnishings for said Center, said Tax to be subject to homestead exemption as provided by law?