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Res 07-01RESOLUTION NO. 7-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING INCREASED FUNDING FOR REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCILS. WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, strongly supports adequate funding of regional planning councils in the State of Florida; and WHEREAS, the City Commission recognizes that regional planning councils are required to perform numerous state-mandated economic development, growth management, emergency management, technical assistance, interlocal dispute resolution functions, and other important statutory duties directed by the Legislature; and WHEREAS, the City Commission recognizes that regional planning councils also provide a wide range of services and assistance in support of local government initiatives and programs; and WHEREAS, the City Commission believes that the State of Florida is disproportionately relying on local dues and revenue from local government to support regional planning councils which has resulted in the reduction of many regional and local programs and initiatives; and WHEREAS, the City Commission believes that the State of Florida's responsibility for supporting regional planning councils should be increased and shared more equally between the state and its local governments. 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 hereby requests that the Legislature support the Florida Regional Councils Association budget request for recurring funding for regional planning councils as a $3.0 million line item in the Department of Community Affairs base budget. Section 2. That the City Clerk is directed to distribute copies of this resolution to the Honorable Governor Jeb Bush, the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, and the Florida Regional Councils Association. Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. 2001. PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 6t~ day of February, MAYOR ATTEST: 2 Res. No. 7-01 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS CITY MANAGER ~ AGENDA ITEM o~11~ ' - REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 6~ 2001 RESOLUTION NO. 7-01 (INCREASED FUNDING FOR REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCILS) FEBRUARY 2, 2001 Attached is a request from the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council requesting support for the Florida Regional Councils Association's efforts to increase the annual budgetary appropriation for regional planning councils. Resolution No. 7-01 expresses the City Commission's support for increased funding (from $2.7 million to $3 million) and recurring funding for regional planning councils in the Department of Community Affairs base budget. Regional planning councils provide a wide range of services and assistance in support of local government initiatives and programs. The City recently contracted with the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council to have that agency conduct the formal charrette process for the Downtown Business District Plan. We recognize the valuable services provided by regional planning councils and recommend support of the resolution. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 7-01 supporting increased funding for regional planning councils. Ref:Agmemo 14.Res.7-01.Increased Funding for Regional Planning Councils RESOLUTION NO. 7-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING INCREASED FUNDING FOR REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCILS. WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, strongly supports adequate funding of regional planning councils in the State of Florida; and WHEREAS, the City Commission recognizes that regional planning councils are required to perform numerous state-mandated economic development, growth management, emergency management, technical assistance, interlocal dispute resolution functions, and other important statutory duties directed by the Legislature; and WHEREAS, the City Commission recognizes that regional planning councils also provide a wide range of services and assistance in support of local government initiatives and programs; and WHEREAS, the City Commission believes that the State of Florida is disproportionately relying on local dues and revenue from local government to support regional planning councils which has resulted in the reduction of many regional and local programs and initiatives; and WHEREAS, the City Commission believes that the State of Florida's responsibility for supporting regional planning councils should be increased and shared more equally between the state and its local governments. 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 hereby requests that the Legislature support the Florida Regional Councils Association budget request for recurring funding for regional planning councils as a $3.0 million line item in the Department of Community Affairs base budget. Section 2. That the City Clerk is directed to distribute copies of this resolution to the Honorable Governor Jeb Bush, the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, and the Florida Regional Councils Association. Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. 2001. PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 6th day of February, MAYOR ATTEST: City Clerk 2 Res. No. 7-01 MEMORANDUM OU~CIL ~'_/ ':rd!'" - qZouncfl Members, Alternates, and Treasure Coast Region Local Governments From: Michael J. Busha, Executive Director ~.~ Date: January 22, 2001 Subject: Resolution in Support of Funding for Regional Planning Councils At its January 19, 2001 meeting, Council passed Resolution 01-01 in support of the state providing a more proportionate share of funding for regional planning councils (see attached). Council is requesting that its local governments adopt a similar resolution (sample attached) and forward a copy to: The Honorable Jeb Bush, Governor The Executive Office of the Governor The Capitol Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001 Michael J. Busha, Executive Director Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council 301 East Ocean Boulevard, Suite 300 Stuart, Florida 34994 Shed Coven Florida Regional Councils Association 314 East Central Avenue, Room 119 Blountstown, Florida 32424 If you need additional information or assistance please feel free to comact me. Thank you. Attachment "Btingiag Communities Together" * Est. 19 76 301 East Ocean Boulevard - Suite 300 - Stuart, Florida 34994 Phone (561) 221-4060 - SC 269°4060 - Fax ($61) 221-4067 - E-mall - ~L~i.J~t~2.~.~g RESOLUTION 01-01 RESOLUTION OF THE TREASURE COAST REGIONAL PLANNING COLrNCIL SUPPORTING INCREASED FUNDING FOR REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCILS WHEREAS, the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council strongly supports adequate funding of regional planning councils in the State of Florida; and WHEREAS, the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council recognizes that regional planning councils are required to perform numerous state-mandated economic development, growth management, emergency management, technical assistance, interlocal dispute resolution functions, and other important statutory duties directed by the Legislature; and WHEREAS, the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council recognizes that regional planning councils also provide a wide range of services and assistance in support of local government initiatives and programs; and WHEREAS, the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council believes the State is disproportionately relying on local dues and revenue from local government to support regional planning councils which has resulted in the reduction of many regional and local programs and initiatives; and WHEREAS, the Treasure Coast Regional Plar~-dng Council believes the State's responsibility for supporting regional planning councils should be increased and shared more equally between the State and its local governments. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TREASURE COAST REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCL CONTAINING THE COUNTIES OF PALM BEACH, MARTIN, ST. LUCIE AND INDIAN RIVER, THAT: Section 1: The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council hereby requests the Legislature support the Florida Regional Councils Association budget request for recurring funding for regional planning councils as a $3.0 million line item in the Department of Community Affairs base budget. Section 2: The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council is directed to distribute copies of this resolution to the Honorable Governor Jeb Bush; the Martin, Palm Beach, St. Lucie, and Indian River County Legislative Delegations; Department of Community Affair's Secretary Steve Seibert, and the Executive Director of the Florida Regional Councils Association. Section 3: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council. ADOPTED THIS 19TM DAY OF JANUARY, 2001. ATTEST: Chairman Dennis Armstrong~ TREASURE COAST REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL MEMORANDUM To: Council Members AGENDA ITEM 8 From: Staff Date: January 19, 2001 Council Meeting Subject: Regional Planning Council Funding Request Introduction The Florida Regional Councils Association (FRCA) has authorized its Executive Director to submit a legislative budget request this session to increase the regional planning council annual appropriation by 23 percent, or from $2.2 million to $2.7 million. Florida's local governments are the primary beneficiary of this request. An increase in funding would allow regional planning councils to fulfill their state-mandated statutory obligations without subsidy from local dues and reserves. Background Regional planning councils perform legislative- or state-mandated functions under 14 different Chapters of the Florida Statutes. Most of these functions are in the area of economic development, urban redevelopment, transportation, dispute resolution and growth management. On behalf of the Legislature and Governor's office, the Department of Community Affairs contracts with each regional planning council to perform these state-mandated functions. State funding provided to regional planning councils to perform these functions has, on average, remained constant at $2.2 million statewide since 1985. Accommodating Council's increasing state-mandated workload has required increased use of local dues to subsidize the work. In 2000, this local subsidy came to $3.8 million or 63 percent of the actual cost of carrying out regional planning councils' mandated responsibilities. While this subsidy allows necessary planning functions related to growth management to be carried out, there are many other regional and 4ocal programs and initiatives that go unfunded or are inadequately funded because local revenue has been depleted. Justification for Request Justification for this legislative budget request is there has not been a consistent increase in regional planning council funding since 1985, in spite of increasing regional needs, workload, and cost of doing business. The fact local government subsidized over $3.8 million in 2000, (63% of the total cost of regional planning council mandated responsibilities versus the state's 37% contribution to this same effort), is also evidence that an increase in regional planning council funding is warranted. Conclusion Resolution 01-01 is attached for review. Council should adopt this resolution in support of FRCA's legislative budget request. If FRCA is going to have a chance at being successful in its request, local government support is absolutely necessary. Since the beneficiary of the request will ultimately be the Region's 53 local governments, Council should authorize staff to request each of its local governments to adopt and transmit a similar resolution of support. Recommendation It is recommended Council : 1) support the Florida Regional Councils Association legislative budget request by adopting Resolution 01-01 and transmitting it to its Executive Director; and 2) authorize Council staff to request similar resolutions of support to be adopted and transmitted by each of the Treasure Coast's 53 local governments. Attachment CITY OF DELRrlY BErI£H ,DE~L~Y, B~oC~ 1993 CITY CLERK February 27th, 2001 100 N.W 1st AVENUE Michael J. Busha Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council 301 East Ocean Boulevard, Suite 300 Stuart, FL 34994 DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444 561/243-7000 Re: Support of Funding for Regional Planning Councils Dear Mr. Busha: Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 7-01, in support of increased funding for Regional Planning Councils, which was passed and adopted by unanimous vote of the Delray Beach City Commission on February 6th, 2001. The City of Delray Beach and other municipalities recognize the important role provided by Regional Planning Councils. Their participation in the urban redevelopment of local governments has contributed to the economic growth of our municipalities. However, much of their programs and initiatives have been inadequately funded because local revenue has been depleted. Additional funding would greatly enable Regional Planning Councils to accomplish their state-mandated statutory obligations. Therefore, we encourage your Office to support the Florida Regional Councils Association Budget request for recurring funding for regional planning councils as a $3.0 million line item in the Department of Community Affairs Base Budget. Your very serious consideration of Resolution No. 7-01 is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Nilza F. Madden Executive Assistant Attachment cc: Governor Jeb Bush Sheri Coven, Florida Regional Councils Association THE EFFORT ALWAYS MATTERS [IT¥ (IF DELRR¥ BER[H DELRAY BEACH 1993 CITY CLERK 100 N W 1st AVENUE February 27th, 2001 The Honorable Jeb Bush, Governor The Executive Office of the Governor The Capitol Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001 DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444 561/243-7000 Re: Support of Funding for Regional Planning Councils Dear Governor Bush: Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 7-01, in support of increased funding for Regional Planning Councils, which was passed and adopted by unanimous vote of the Delray Beach City Commission on February 6th, 2001. The City of Delray Beach and other municipalities recognize the important role provided by Regional Planning Councils. Their participation in the urban redevelopment of local governments has contributed to the economic growth of our municipalities. However, much of their programs and initiatives have been inadequately funded because local revenue has been depleted. Additional funding would greatly enable Regional Planning Councils to accomplish their state-mandated statutory obligations. Therefore, we encourage your Office to support the Florida Regional Councils Association Budget request for recurring funding for regional planning councils as a $3.0 million line item in the Department of Community Affairs Base Budget. Your very serious consideration of Resolution No. 7-01 is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Nilza F. Madden Executive Assistant Attachment cc: Michael J. Busha, Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council Sheri Coven, Florida Regional Councils Association THE EFFORT ALWAYS M?'"TERS £1T¥ DF DELRI:I¥ BEI:I£H DELRAY BEACH CITY CLERK 1993 Sheri Coven Florida Regional Councils Association 314 East Central Avenue, Room 119 Blountstown, FL 32424 100 N W. 1st AVENUE DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444 561/243-7000 Re: Support of Funding for Regional Planning Councils Dear Ms. Coven: Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 7-01, in support of increased funding for Regional Planning Councils, which was passed and adopted by unanimous vote of the Delray Beach City Commission on February 6th, 2001. The City of Delray Beach and other municipalities recognize the important role provided by Regional Planning Councils. Their participation in the urban redevelopment of local governments has contributed to the economic growth of our municipalities. However, much of their programs and initiatives have been inadequately funded because local revenue has been depleted. Additional funding would greatly enable Regional Planning Councils to accomplish their state-mandated statutory obligations. Therefore, we encourage your Office to support the Florida Regional Councils Association Budget request for recurring funding for regional planning councils as a $3.0 million line item in the Department of Community Affairs Base Budget. Your very serious consideration of Resolution No. 7-01 is greatly appreciated. Sinc~,rgly, Nilza F. Madden Executive Assistant Attachment cc: Michael J. Busha, Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council Governor Jeb Bush ='~qte~ o~ Flecycled THE EFFORT ALWAYS MATTERS