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ITEM: ORDINANCE NO. 2025-19 (AMENDING CHAPTER 21, ARTICLE II, SECTION 21-17 RELATING TO BTR PENALTIES)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, AMENDING CHAPTER 21, ARTICLE II, SECTION 21-17 TITLED “ENGAGING IN BUSINESS, OCCUPATION, OR PROFESSION WITHOUT BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT; PENALTIES” OF THE WELLINGTON CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CLARIFY THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
REQUEST: Approval of Ordinance No. 2025-19 Amending Chapter 21, Article II, Section 21-17 Relating to BTR Penalties.
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EXPLANATION: Chapter 21, Article II, Section 21-17 provides that engaging in a business, occupation, or profession without obtaining a business tax receipt subjects the violator to a 25 percent penalty and failing to pay a business tax receipt (“BTR”) after notice of violation subjects the violator to a fine of $250.00. The amendment seeks to clarify that both penalties may be imposed: the 25 percent penalty for failing to obtain a BTR before engaging in business and a fine of $250.00 for failure to pay the tax after notice that it is due.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: NO
PUBLIC HEARING: YES QUASI-JUDICIAL: NO
FIRST READING: YES SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT: NO
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Responsive Government
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Ordinance No. 2025-19 Amending Chapter 21, Article II, Section 21-17 Relating to BTR Penalties.