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Penny LogoOriginal Penny for Pinellas
(1990-2000)

The Original Penny for Pinellas (1990-2000) was approved by the voters via referendum on November 7, 1989. Prior to the adoption of the Penny for Pinellas, the property tax levy was the primary funding source for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The Penny for Pinellas provided property tax relief, since the Penny replaced property tax as the primary capital funding source. The Penny contributed 75% of the total revenue mix supporting the CIP. The original Penny for Pinellas expired on January 31, 2000.