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RESOLUTION 52-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA, SUPPORTING A REFERENDUM TO BE HELD
ON NOVEMBER 2, 2004 FOR THE LEVY OF A
DISCRETIONARY HALF CENT SALES TAX BY THE
SCHOOL BOARD OF PALM BEACH COUNTY FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FINANCING A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
TO CONSTRUCT AND RENOVATE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
COUNTYWIDE.
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the value of providing the best education to its students,
the furore leaders of the community; and
WHEREAS, the School Concurrency Interlocal Agreement was approved in January, 2001
which establishes a County-wide public school concurrency process to limit public school
overcrowding; and
WHEREAS; the School District of Palm Beach County has established a partnership with
the County and 26 municipalities to improve education; and
WHEREAS; the School District Planning Department with extensive input from the local
planning directors, has determined that 15 new schools and 27 replacement schools are needed
within the next five years; and
WHEREAS; the construction program requires an additional alternative funding source; and
WHEREAS; the School Board thoroughly examined funding source options and decided
that a half-cent sales tax approval would save approximately $300 million in debt service cost; and
WHEREAS, on April 28, 2004 the League of Cities unanimously voted to support the
referendum for a half-cent sales tax increase; and
WHEREAS, public schools are vital to the health and welfare of a community
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, hereby expresses its
support for a surtax of 1/2 cent per dollar for the purpose of financing a Comprehensive Plan to
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constxuct and renovate public schools countywide, and encourages Delray Beach residents to vote
"yes" in this referendum.
Section 2. This Resolution shall be effective upon adoption.
VASSED AND ADOVn~I:, ~r~I~S 'r~IE--~" DAY OV--'~'-'o~-- .2004.
ATI~EST:
Acting City Clerk
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TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
P~u~DA~Y~i"~ ~'H RD ,CI MANAGER
ORLIN OR OF PLANNING AND ZONING
MEETING OF JULY U004
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF HALF-CENT SALES TAX BY THE SCHOOL
BOARD OF PALM BEACH COUNTY FOR CONSTRUCTION AND
RENOVATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS COUNTYWIDE,
The action requested of the City Commission is support of a referendum to be held on November 2,
2004 for the levy of a half-cent sales tax by the School Board of Palm Beach County for the purpose
of financing a comprehensive plan to construct and renovate public schools countywide.
The City recognizes the value of providing the best education for the students of this County. The
City has established a partnership with the County and 25 other municipalities in implementing
school concurrency geared to limiting public school overcrowding. In concert with this partnership
the School Board has determined that 15 new schools and 27 replacement schools are needed in
the next 5 years and that the related construction projects will require an additional alternative
funding source. It has been determined that the most equitable funding source would be to levy a
half- cent sales tax for a period of six years. This funding option was discussed by the League of
Cities and on April 28, 2004 received a unanimous vote of support.
By motion approve Resolution 52-04 in support of a referendum to be held on November 2, 2004
for the levy of a half-cent sales tax by the School Board of Palm Beach County for the purpose of
financing a comprehensive plan to construct and renovate public schools countywide
Attachments:
· Proposed Resolution No. 52-04
RESOLUTION 52-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, PAI.M BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA, SUPPORTING A REFERENDUM TO BE HELD
ON NOVEMBER 2, 2004 FOR THE LEVY OF A
DISCRETIONARY HALF CENT SALES TAX BY THE
SCHOOL BOARD OF PALM BEACH COUNTY FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FINANCING A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
TO CONSTRUCT AND RENOVATE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
COUNTYWIDE.
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the value of providing the best education to its students,
the furore leaders of the community; and
WHEREAS, the School Concurrency Interlocal Agreement was approved in January, 2001
which establishes a County-wide public school concurrency process to limit public school
overcrowding; and
WHEREAS; the School ITlstrict of Palm Beach County has established a partnership with
the County and 26 municipalities to improve education; and
WHEREAS; the School District Planning Department with extensive input from the local
planning directors, has determined that 15 new schools and 27 replacement schools are needed
within the next five years; and
WHEREAS; the construction program requires an additional alternative funding source; and
WHEREAS; the School Board thoroughly examined funding source options and decided
that a half-cent sales tax approval would save approximately $300 million in debt service cost; and
WHEREAS, on April 28, 2004 the League of Cities unanimously voted to support the
referendum for a half-cent sales tax increase; and
WHEREAS, public schools are vital to the health and wdfare of a community
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The City Commission of the City of Delmy Beach, Florida, hereby expresses its
support for a surtax of 1/2 cent per dollar for the purpose of financing a Comprehensive Plan to
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construct and renovate public schools countywide, and encourages Delray Beach residents to vote
"yes" in this referendum.
Section 2. This Resolution shall be effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS THE DAY OF 2004
ATI'tSST:
MAYOR
Acting City Clerk
Approved as to Foma and Legal Sufficiency
City Attorney
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