Res 02-06
RESOLUTION NO. 2-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CIlY COMMISSION OF THE CIlY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING MEMBERS OF THE
FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING
ISSUES DURING THE 2006 LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
WHEREAS, as Florida's population continues to increase, cities ate challenged to meet the
service demands and infrastructute needs to account for new growth; and
WHEREAS, a majority of Florida's municipalities have experienced negative impacts to the
infrastructute, housing stock, and employment base from a series of natural disasters in the past two
years; and
WHEREAS, the state has imposed greater accountability in comprehensive planning and
fiscal feasibility standatds on municipalities; and
WHEREAS, Florida's municipalities ate dependent on other governmental entities for
financial stability and presently the state, counties, and school districts control every funding source
that has been authorized for implementing growth management capital improvements and
complying with concurrency requirements; and
WHEREAS, municipal self-determination and local sdf-government ate constantly under
attack from a variety of public and private interests; and
WHEREAS, the role and function of municipal government is constantly evolving from
new demands from its citizens and businesses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CIlY COMMISSION OF THE
CIlY OF DELRA Y BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The City of Delray Beach urges Governor J eb Bush and members of the Florida
Legislatute to support legislation as part of a comprehensive legislative reform package that:
. Preserves municipal autonomy and protects the fundamental right of voluntary sdf-
government.
. Provides municipalities alternative funding options for the purpose of responding to
impacts of declared disasters.
. Preserves municipal tools for community redevdopment and urban revitalization.
. Provides a dedicated and recurring revenue source for municipal transportation
projects.
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. Preserves dedicated funding for local affordable housing programs.
. Provides for an equitable distribution of fines and fees from criminal violations such
as driving under the influence of alcohol or other chemical substances.
. Provides a comprehensive and uniform workers' compensation system.
Section 2. That a copy of this resolution shall be provided to Governor Jeb Bush, Senate
President Tom Lee, House Speaker Allan ~e, and members of the Florida Legislatute.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5"fS)<. dayof ~\~j ,2006.
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ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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RES. NO. 2-06
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RESOLUTION NO. 2-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CllY COMMISSION OF THE CIlY
OF DELRA Y BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING MEMBERS OF THE
FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING
ISSUES DURING THE 2006 LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
WHEREAS, as Florida's population continues to increase, cities are challenged to meet the
service demands and infrastructute needs to account for new growth; and
WHEREAS, a majority of Florida's municipalities have experienced negative impacts to the
infrastructute, housing stock, and employment base from a series of natutal disasters in the past two
years; and
WHEREAS, the state has imposed greater accountability in comprehensive planning and
fiscal feasibility standatds on municipalities; and
WHEREAS, Florida's municipalities ate dependent on other governmental entities for
financial stability and presently the state, counties, and school districts control every funding source
that has been authorized for implementing growth management capital improvements and
complying with concurrency requirements; and
WHEREAS, municipal sdf-determination and local sdf-government ate constantly under
attack from a variety of public and private interests; and
WHEREAS, the role and function of municipal government is constantly evolving from
new demands from its citizens and businesses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CIlY COMMISSION OF THE
CIlY OF DELRA Y BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The City of Delray Beach urges Governor J eb Bush and members of the Florida
Legislatute to support legislation as part of a comprehensive legislative reform package that:
· Preserves municipal autonomy and protects the fundamental right of voluntary sdf-
government.
· Provides municipalities alternative funding options for the purpose of responding to
impacts of declared disasters.
· Preserves municipal tools for community redevdopment and urban revitalization.
· Provides a dedicated and recurring revenue source for municipal transportation
projects.
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· Preserves dedicated funding for local affordable housing programs.
· Provides for an equitable distribution of fines and fees from criminal violations such
as driving under the influence of alcohol or other chemical substances.
. Provides a comprehensive and uniform workers' compensation system.
Section 2. That a copy of this resolution shall be provided to Governor J eb Bush, Senate
President Tom Lee, House Speaker Allan Bense, and members of the Florida Legislatute.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this
day of
,2006.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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RES. NO. 2-06
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RECEIVED
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FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC.
MEMORANDUM
To:
From:
Members of Florida League of Cities, Inc.
John Charles Thomas, Director
Legislative & Public Affairs
December 6, 2005
Date:
Re:
Request for Resolution
Several years ago the FLC Board of Directors adopted a new initiative to
enhance the Legislature's awareness of the League's priority issues. This plan
calls on each of Florida's cities to adopt a resolution that supports the League's
key priority issues.
These key issues were adopted by the League membership at the recent
Legislative Conference.
Enclosed is a draft resolution that we are asking your city to adopt at the next
available council/commission meeting. We would then like you to send copies of
that resolution to Governor Jeb Bush, Senate President Tom Lee, Speaker of the
House Allan Bense, your House and Senate members and a copy to the Florida
League of Cities no later than Friday, February 24, 2006.
Also enclosed, is a list of addresses for the Governor, Senate President; Speaker
of the House and a House and Senate directory with addresses for your
legislators.
A Microsoft Word version of this resolution can be on the League's website under
Legislative/Advocacy at: www.flcities.com. Should you have any questions or
require additional information, please contact Jill Johnson at the Florida League
of Cities at (800) 342-8112 email atjjohnson@f1cities.com. Thank you for your
assistance.
Enclosures
301 South Bronaugh Street, Suite 300 . P.O. Box 1757 . Tallahassee, FL 32302-1757
(850) 222-9684 . Suncom 278-5331 . Fax (850) 222-3806 . Web site: www.flcities.com
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Please send a copy of your City's resolution to the following
no later than Friday, February 24, 2006:
The Honorable Jeb Bush
Governor, State of Florida
400 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0001
Phone: (850) 488-4441
Fax: (850) 487-0801
The Honorable Tom Lee
President of the Senate
Suite 409, The Capitol
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1100
Phone: (850) 487-5229
Fax: (850) 487-5844
The Honorable Allan Bense
Speaker of the House of Representatives
Suite 420, The Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1300
Phone: (850) 488-1450
Fax: (850) 487-1456
Your House and Senate Members
see attached directories for mailing information
Jill Johnson, Administrative Assistant
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Post Office Box 1757
Tallahassee, Florida 32302-1757
Phone: (800) 342-8112, extension 281
Fax: (850) 222-3806
DRAFT RESOLUTION FOR FLC
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF , URGING
MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT THE
FOLLOWING ISSUES DURlNG THE 2006 LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
WHEREAS, as Florida's population continues to increase, cities are challenged to
meet the service demands and infrastructure needs to account for new growth; and
WHEREAS, a majority of Florida's municipalities have experienced negative
impacts to the infrastructure, housing stock and employment base from a series of natural
disasters in the past two years; and
WHEREAS, the state has imposed greater accountability in comprehensive
planning and fiscal feasibility standards on municipalities; and
WHEREAS, Florida's municipalities are dependent on other governmental
entities for financial stability and presently the state, counties, and school districts,
control every funding source that has been authorized for implementing growth
management capital improvements and complying with concurrency requirements; and
WHEREAS, municipal self-determination and local self-government are
constantly under attack from a variety of public and private interests; and
WHEREAS, the role and function of municipal government is constantly
evolving from new demands from its citizens and businesses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF
Section 1. That the City of urges Governor Jeb Bush and
members of the Florida Legislature to support legislation as part of a comprehensive
legislative reform package that:
. Preserves municipal autonomy and protects the fundamental right of voluntary
self-government.
· Provides municipalities alternative funding options for the purpose of responding
to impacts of declared disasters.
· Preserves municipal tools for community redevelopment and urban revitalization.
. Provides a dedicated and recurring revenue source for municipal transportation
projects.
· Preserves dedicated funding for local affordable housing programs.
· Provides for an equitable distribution of fines and fees from criminal violations
such as driving under the influence of alcohol or other chemical substances.
· Provides a comprehensive and uniform workers' compensation system.
Section 2. That a copy of this resolution shall be provided to Governor Jeb Bush,
Senate President Tom Lee, House Speaker Allan Bense and members of the Florida
Legislature.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of
2006.
, this _th Day of