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Just from what I have learned from Andrew:
So can all Special Districts. The entire point is that a Special District is supposed to handle the public side of private areas like that. That Reedy Creek and Disney were effectively the same group where one hand washed the other was actually illegal, its just that no one really cared. At least until Disney stuck their cock in the beehive and pissed of the Florida Government by trying to imply it would make them do Disney's will.
They used to be able to. That was one of the abilities they lost when the District was reorganized after being seized by Florida. In fact, now Disney World is going to be getting a special tax charging it directly for the infrastructure used to support it (like the actual Orlando airport.
Another one they lost with the reorganization. Now it has to be approved by the oversight board, and that board is picked by the State of Florida (since the district covers multiple counties).
Because the scale of Disney World is unique. But they are going to get dinged for it other other places, like the aforementioned infrastructure tax, and the Disney Brand Name being used as a value when assessing the district for taxing purposes (which Disney had wiggled out of before).
That would be their problem in this case. Anything in Florida could become a special district, all it takes is paying the fees and paperwork. Plus their biggest rivals (like Universal Orlando and Busch Gardens) are special districts. So now Disney is having to play ball with them instead of just doing its own thing.
I am not saying you are a bad person for believing wrong information. Just like how he pointed out several people who he likes and agrees with a lot not knowing what they are talking about in the video (like Robert Barnes). But as Andrew pointed out, some of those special district contracts are ones he wrote, so he actually knows what he is talking about one the subject.
So anything in Florida can get out of paying sales tax and property tax? Sure sounded like a lot of things are. That seems like cronyism, but IDK
But then you are responsible for paying for the upkeep of the public infrastructure in your district. So you are basically giving up paying taxes in exchange for paying for roads, storm drains, and other public works.
Uh huh. The stuff that theoretically taxes go for. But what about "their share" of the welfare and graft?
And to put it simply the case for cronyism, a lot of people would like to not pay these taxes and instead provide for themselves. What's good for the goose is good for the gander. And I assume Florida Man to borrow from another thread is not qualified for these breaks.
You could call it business friendly. Don't get me wrong as basically a libertarian I'm not happy about the government taking in money. Just seems like a fairness issue for an an issue of the distribution of the tax burden. However, if the case is the corporations don't pay taxes but the people that take the profits do that can be fine.
For what its worth, its not something I feel strongly about. But if Florida thinks its a good policy for their state, then they can do as they wish. Call it whatever you want, I can see arguments in any direction.
I am merely contesting the notion that Disney got off with just a slap on the wrist when the guy who is an expert in those laws says they effectively got as bent over the table and their ass slapped as is possible.
Alright, looks like I may be on outdated information. I haven't had a chance to review the link you sent me, but I'll check it out before bed.
Hahaha, I appreciate you looking out for my feelings.