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t 440114 Regular City Council Meeting July 24, 2006 Page 5 9. Report on taxing of properly at the municipal airport. Council Member Gray left the meeting at 6:36 p.m. and returned at 6:40 p.m. Tony Williams referred Council to the Master Lease Agreement, which was developed in 2001, by the City Attorney. Tony further stated that under the Agreement, the lessee should pay all taxes including ad valorem taxes. Prior to 2001, there were five existing lease agreements and those have been provided to the Lamar County Appraisal District. Tony said the Lamar County Appraisal District is the entity responsible for administering the Property Tax Code and he has asked them to handle this item pursuant to the Property Tax Code. Tony further stated that he believes in the future the property will be included as a taxable item. Council Member Freelen asked for assurance. Tony said that in the next few months, staff would verify that Lamar County Appraisal District has appraised the property and will give Council a status report. 10. Discussion of City action with regard to business permits for persons working out of their homes and contractors without licenses. Tony Williams referred Council to a memorandum included in their packets and said staff would be glad to answer any questions. Mayor Manning stated that several business owners and contractors had approached him about people working out of their homes or garages, thus not paying taxes and insurance as a business. Tony encouraged citizens who see a business they think might be an improper use of a residence, to contact the staff and the staff will follow -up on the complaint. 11. Receipt of Certified 2006 Appraisal Roll. Tony stated the new taxable value of property has significantly changed from last year. Tony stated that the bulk of the change was due to Florida Power has come off of its tax abatement and that it was approximately $236,000,000.00 of the total value. Council Member Wilson inquired about values placed on all the city and county buildings, pursuant to reviewing the McClanahan and Holmes audit. Council Member Wilson said the person that brought it to his attention was reviewing the difference between the market value and the taxable value. Tony said it was his understanding that all property was valued with regard to market value; however, the taxable value removes exemptions and abatements.