Res 24-01RESOLUTION NO. 24-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE C1TY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLOR/DA, SUPPORTING THE FLORIDA
ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES/FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES'
2001 JOINT LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach strongly supports the
Florida Association of Counties/Florida League of Cities' 2001 Joint Legislative Platform; and
WHEREAS, the Delray Beach City Commission recognizes the Florida Assodation of
Counties and the Florida League of Cities will support legislation that simplifies and stabilizes Florida's state
and local revenue structure so that local autonomy and flexibility is enhanced; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission recog~zes that the Florida Assodadon of
Counties/Florida League of Cities' Platform supports legislation that provides:
· Communications Services Tax Simplification While Protecting Local Interests
· Maintaining Local Authority to Regulate Billboards
· Construction & Demolition (C & D) Debris Recycling Without Impairing Local
Regulatory Authority
· State and Local Tax Reform
· Local Authority to Determine Staffing for Fire Protection Services
· Copyright of Governmental Software
WHEREAS, the City Commission recognizes the Florida Assodafion of Counties and the
Florida League of Cites' support of Home Rule authority and their support of legislation that strengthens
local self-governmental services, such as those provided by counties and municipalities, are best delivered
under a system that leaves each community free to exercise its responsibilities in a manner best suited to the
needs of its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Delray Beach City Commission strongly supports the Florida
Association of Counties/Florida League of Cities' 2001 Joint Legislative Platform.
Section 2. That the City Clerk is directed to d/stribute copies of this resolution to the
Honorable Governor Jeb Bush, the Florida Association of Counties and the Florida League of Cities.
Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the_6th da~ of March21K)l. '
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Acting City Clerk
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DELRAY BEACH
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1993
CITY CLERK
100 N.W. 1st AVENUE
March 8, 2001
Governor Jeb Bush
Office of the Governor
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0001
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444
561/243-7000
Re: Resolution No. 24-01 - 2001 Joint Legislative Platform
Dear Honorable Governor Bush:
Attached is a copy of the City of Delray Beach Resolution No. 24-01, which supports
the Florida Association of Counties/Florida League of Cities' 2001 Joint Legislative
Platform. This Resolution was passed and adopted by unanimous vote of the Delray
Beach City Commission in regular session of March 6, 2001.
The City of Delray Beach recognizes the important role provided by the Florida
Association of Counties and the Florida League of Cities in assisting local
governments. Your support of Resolution No. 24-01 will enable these agencies to
assist local governments with Communications Services Tax Simplification, Billboard
Regulations, Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling, and other important
issues contributing to the growth of our communities.
Your very serious consideration of Resolution No. 24-01 is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Barbara Garito, CMC
Acting City Clerk
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Attachment
CC:
Michael Sittig, Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Florida Association of Counties
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DELRAY BEACH
NI-America City
CITY CLERK
100 N.W. 1st AVENUE
1993
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444
561/243-7000
CERTIFICATION
I, BARBARA GARITO, Acting City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach,
do hereby certify that the attached document is a true and correct copy of
Resolution No. 24-01, as the same was passed and adopted by the Delray
Beach City Commission in regular session on the 6th of March, 2001.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the
official seal of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, on this the 8th day of March,
2001.
Barbara Garito
Acting City Clerk
City of Delray Beach, Florida
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