Res 22-01RESOLUTION NO. 22-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, STRONGLY SUPPORTING THE PALM BEACH COUNTY
LEAGUE OF CITIES' 2000-2001 LEGISLATIVE ISSUES & PRIORITIES AGENDA.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, strongly supports the Palm Beach
County League of Cities' 2000-2001 Legislative Issues & Priorities Agenda; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission recognizes the Florida League of Cities will support legislation that
simplifies and stabilizes Florida's state and local revenue structure so the municipal autonomy and flexibility is
enhanced; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission recognizes that the Palm Beach County League of Cities supports
legislation that provides:
· Growth Management
· Everglades Restoration Funding
· Annexation Policy
· Municipal Revenue Situsing
· Windstorm Insurance Rates
· Municipal Representation on Special Taxing Districts
· Tax Equity (Double Taxation)
· Septic Tanks
· Statewide Building Codes
· Electric & Utility Franchise Fee Agreements
WHEREAS, the City Commission recognizes the Palm Beach County League of Cities' support of
legislation that strengthens municipal self-governmental services, such as those provided by 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 Palm Beach County League of
Cities 2000-2001 Legislative Issues & Priorities Agenda.
Section 2. That the City Clerk is directed to distribute copies of this resolution to the Honorable Governor
Jeb Bush, and the Palm Beach County League of Cities.
Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 6 i~°fMarch2001'~~~) OL}, <~~
MAYOR
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Acting City Clerk
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DFLRAY BEACH
CITY CLERK
Ail-America City
~ 9q3 GovemorJeb Bush
Office of the Governor
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0001
100 N.W. 1st AVENUE
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444
561/243-7000
Dear Honorable Governor Bush,
Dehw Beach City Commission unanimously approved Resolution No. 21-01 supporting the Florida League of Cities' 2001
Legislative Action Agenda and Resolution No. 22-01 supporting the Palm Beach County League of Ciu'es' 2000-2001
Legislative Issues and Priorkies Agenda in regular session March 6, 2001.
Resolution No. 21-01 supports legislation the provides:
· State Municipal Tax R~orm
· E/ViS Transport Authority
· Growth Management Reform
· Water Management Board Representation
· Authority over SolidWaste Services
· Disab'fity Presumption Reform
· Communication Services Tax Lawlmplementation
Resolution No. 22-01 supports legation the provides:
· Growth Management
· Everglades Restoration Funding
· Annexation Policy
· MunicipalRevenue Situsing
· Windstorm Insurance Rates
· Municipal Representation on Special Taxing Districts
· Tax Equity (Double Taxation)
· Septic Tanks
· Statewide Building Codes
· Elecvxic & Utility Franchise Fee Agreements
The Florida League and Palm Beach County League also support Home Rule authority and support legislation that strengthen
municipal self-governments. Services, such as those provided by municipalM'es, 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.
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